Caribe Sur department
Where to catch the bus
Buses to Managua and Juigalpa; speedboats (pangas) down the river to Bluefields.
DirectionsGoing to Managua
Direct express from Muelle, about 6 h
See times and optionsComing from Managua
Direct express from Mayoreo, about 6 h
See times and optionsFirst and last bus
The first leaves at 4:00 AM (to Managua) and the last at 10:00 PM (to Managua).
Direct buses to
Direct buses between major cities with few stops. Faster and slightly pricier.
The famous “chicken buses”: they stop in every town along the way. Cheapest and slowest.
Water connections: the ferry to Ometepe island and the speedboats between El Rama and Bluefields.
Handy for planning the way back.
Leaves from Managua, Mayoreo
El Rama
Express6 h7 departures, 5:00 AM–10:00 PM
C$250 – C$300 (≈ US$6.83–8.20)
Leaves from Juigalpa, COTRAN
El Rama
Local bus3 h 30 minEvery ~60 min, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM
C$120 – C$140 (≈ US$3.28–3.83)
Leaves from Bluefields, Muelle
El Rama
Boat / Ferry2 hEvery ~60 min, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM
C$250 – C$300 (≈ US$6.83–8.20)
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