Bus from Chinandega toManagua
Local bus: leaves from Terminal Mercado Bisne and arrives at Terminal Mercado Israel Lewites (Boer).
Local busIndicativeUpdated Oct 29, 2026
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Frequency
Departures roughly every 30 minutes, from 4:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Estimated departure times
Every dayTimes calculated from the frequency (every ~30 min); they are not confirmed departures. Get to the terminal early.
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Fare
C$75 – C$85 (≈ US$2.05–2.32)
Duration
3 h 30 min
Distance
134 km approx.
Leaves from
Arrives at
Operator
Terminal cooperatives
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Stops along the way
- Chinandega
- Chichigalpa
- León
- La Paz Centro
- Nagarote
- Managua
This schedule is indicative: it comes from public information and traveller reports, not from a direct confirmation with the terminal. Arrive early and confirm the fare with the conductor. Travelled recently? Help us verify it.
Things to do in Managua
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Viewpoint
Tiscapa Hill
A lookout over Tiscapa lagoon and the whole city, with a zip line over the water.
- Culture
Lakeside promenade
A walk along Lake Xolotlán with restaurants, rides and, on clear days, Momotombo volcano in the distance.
- Nature
Xiloá lagoon
A clear volcanic lagoon half an hour from downtown, perfect for a weekend swim.
- Culture
Acahualinca footprints
Prehistoric human footprints preserved in volcanic ash, in a small museum.
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Return: Managua → Chinandega
Events in Managua
Photo: MarioFernandoAburto, CC BY-SA 4.0 August 1 and 10
Santo Domingo festival in Managua
The saint is carried down from Las Sierritas on August 1 and back up on the 10th, with devotees, floats, a horse parade and thousands of people in the streets of Managua.
Other options from Chinandega to Managua
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Leaves from Mercado Bisne
León
Minibus45 minEvery ~15 min, 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
C$35 – C$40 (≈ US$0.96–1.09)
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León
Local bus1 hEvery ~20 min, 4:30 AM–6:30 PM
C$25 – C$30 (≈ US$0.68–0.82)
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Corinto
Local bus30 minEvery ~20 min, 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
C$20 – C$25 (≈ US$0.55–0.68)
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El Viejo
Local bus15 minEvery ~10 min, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM
C$10 (≈ US$0.27)
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Chichigalpa
Local bus25 minEvery ~15 min, 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
C$15 (≈ US$0.41)
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Somotillo
Local bus1 h 30 minEvery ~30 min, 4:30 AM–6:00 PM
C$50 – C$60 (≈ US$1.37–1.64)
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