There is no direct bus: you change in Rivas and San Jorge (Ometepe ferry). The whole trip takes about 3 h 15 min.
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San Juan del Sur
Rivas
Change in Rivas: the bus to San Jorge (Ometepe ferry) is passing through. Wait for it at the roadside stop.
San Jorge (Ometepe ferry)
Change in San Jorge (Ometepe ferry): the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Muelle.
Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
A demanding full-day climb with a guide; from the top you see the whole island.
A crystal-clear spring pool among the trees, perfect for relaxing.
A sand spit reaching into the lake, famous at sunset.
On the island's south side: cloud forest, a crater lake and a tall waterfall.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
The fare is C$85 – C$100 (≈ US$2.32–2.73). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
About 3 h 15 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from Terminal de San Juan del Sur (Mercado).
The first leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 5:30 PM.
No. Take the bus to Rivas and San Jorge (Ometepe ferry) and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.