Reviewed Oct 29, 2026
Granada is one hour from Managua. The UCA minibus is the fastest and most comfortable way; the Huembes bus is cheaper and stops in Masaya.
They leave when full, every 15–20 minutes, from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Fare C$45–50; they arrive at Shell Palmira opposite Parque Sandino, a 10-minute walk from Granada's central park.
Every 20 minutes, C$35–40, 1 h 30 with a stop in Masaya. Arrives at Granada's municipal market.
From Granada's market, buses leave for Masaya every 15 minutes and for Rivas every hour (to connect with San Juan del Sur and the Ometepe ferry).
Approximate cost
Minibus C$45–50 (US$1.30). Local bus C$35–40.
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How to get to Laguna de Apoyo
No bus goes down to the lake shore. Any bus between Granada and Masaya or Managua drops you at the entrance, and from there you go down by taxi, mototaxi or on foot.
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How to get to Masaya volcano by bus
The entrance to Masaya Volcano National Park is at km 23 of the Managua–Masaya highway: any bus between the two cities drops you there. Inside the park you go up by vehicle.
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Granada ↔ León by bus (via Managua)
There is no direct bus between Granada and León. You take two minibuses via UCA in Managua, about 3 hours in total, or a direct tourist shuttle.
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