Bus from Managua toSan Juan del Sur
Express: leaves from Terminal Mercado Roberto Huembes and arrives at Terminal de San Juan del Sur (Mercado).
ExpressIndicativeUpdated Oct 29, 2026
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Departure times
Every day9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Fare
C$110 – C$130 (≈ US$3.01–3.55)
Duration
2 h 30 min
Distance
140 km approx.
Leaves from
Arrives at
Operator
Terminal cooperatives
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Stops along the way
- Managua
- Rivas (empalme La Virgen)
- San Juan del Sur
Tips for this trip
- If there is no express at a convenient time, take any bus to Rivas and change there to a San Juan del Sur bus (every 30–45 min).
- Shuttles from the beach towns to the surf spots (Maderas, Hermosa) leave from San Juan del Sur itself.
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 San Juan del Sur
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Viewpoint
Christ of Mercy lookout
A walk up to the statue above the bay; sunset from the top is worth it.
- Beach
Playa Maderas
A surf beach north of town with waves for every level.
- Beach
Playa Hermosa
A wide beach to the south, good for surfing or spending the day.
- Nature
La Flor refuge
In season thousands of turtles come ashore to nest; visits are with rangers.
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Return: San Juan del Sur → Managua
Events in San Juan del Sur
Every Sunday
Sunday Funday in San Juan del Sur
The famous pool crawl across several hostels in town from noon onwards. Wristband entry; sells out in high season.
March or April, dates vary
Holy Week on the beaches
The busiest week of the year in San Juan del Sur, Pochomil, Las Peñitas and Ometepe: concerts, parties and packed buses. Buy your ticket in advance.
Around June 24
San Juan del Sur patron saint festival
Celebrations for Saint John the Baptist with a sea procession, horse parade, bull-riding and parties along the seafront.
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