Local busIndicativeUpdated Oct 29, 2026

Bus from Estelí to Jinotega

Local bus · leaves from COTRAN Norte de Estelí and arrives at COTRAN de Jinotega.

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Departure times

Every day

5:30 AM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM

Fare

C$60 – C$70 (≈ US$1.64–1.91)

Duration

2 h

Distance

85 km approx.

Leaves from

COTRAN Norte de Estelí

Arrives at

COTRAN de Jinotega

Operator

Terminal cooperatives

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Stops along the way

Estelí
La Concordia
San Rafael del Norte
Jinotega

Tips for this trip (in Spanish)

Ruta de montaña con pocas salidas: confirmá la última de la tarde.

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Jinotega → Estelí

Leaves from COTRAN · Jinotega

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Fare: C$60 – C$70 (≈ US$1.64–1.91)
Duration: 2 h
Departures: 6 departures · 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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Duration: 1 h 30 min
Departures: Every ~30 min · 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Fare: C$120 – C$140 (≈ US$3.28–3.83)
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Departures: Every ~45 min · 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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Duration: 3 h 30 min
Departures: Every ~30 min · 3:45 AM – 5:30 PM

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Duration: 1 h 30 min
Departures: Every ~45 min · 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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