Option 1
1 changeabout 10 h 15 minC$410 – C$480 (≈ US$11–13)Somoto
Managua
Change in Managua: the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Mayoreo.
San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Bus from Somoto toSan Carlos (Río San Juan)
There is no direct bus: you change in Managua and Juigalpa. The whole trip takes about 10 h 5 min.
Type of trip
Change in Managua and Juigalpa
Journey time
10 h 5 min
Fare
C$370 – C$460 (≈ US$10–13)
Leaves from
Terminal de Buses de Somoto
First bus
4:00 AM
Last bus
2:30 PM
How to get there, step by step
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
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Things to do in San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Viewpoint
San Carlos waterfront
Watch the Río San Juan flow out of Lake Cocibolca.
- Nature
Los Guatuzos refuge
Wetlands with birds, monkeys and caimans, by boat from San Carlos.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in San Carlos (Río San Juan)?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from Somoto to San Carlos (Río San Juan)?
The fare is C$370 – C$460 (≈ US$10–13). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from Somoto to San Carlos (Río San Juan)?
About 10 h 5 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from Somoto to San Carlos (Río San Juan) leave from?
It leaves from Terminal de Buses de Somoto.
What time is the first bus?
The first leaves at 4:00 AM and the last at 2:30 PM.
Is there a direct bus from Somoto to San Carlos (Río San Juan)?
No. Take the bus to Managua and Juigalpa and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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