ExpressIndicativeUpdated Oct 29, 2026

Bus from Estelí to Managua

Express · leaves from COTRAN Norte de Estelí and arrives at Terminal Mercado Mayoreo.

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Departure times

Every day

4:45 AM
5:15 AM
Jerry
6:15 AM
Leiva
7:45 AM
Molina
9:15 AM
11:15 AM
Esquipulas
12:45 PM
2:15 PM
3:45 PM

Fare

C$120 – C$140 (≈ US$3.28–3.83)

Duration

2 h 25 min

Distance

148 km approx.

Leaves from

COTRAN Norte de Estelí

Arrives at

Terminal Mercado Mayoreo

Operator

Terminal cooperatives

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Tips for this trip

Waiting point: in front of the COTRAN Norte terminal.
Express buses to Managua also leave more frequently from the COTRAN Sur terminal on the other side of town.
Buses arrive at Mercado Mayoreo in Managua; allow 30–45 minutes by taxi to the airport or the city centre.

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.

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Return: Managua → Estelí

Managua → Estelí

Leaves from Mayoreo · Managua

Express

Fare: C$120 – C$140 (≈ US$3.28–3.83)
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Departures: Every ~45 min · 4:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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