There are 5 ways to get from Estelí to Managua by bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercado Mayoreobus
2h 47m$3Bus via Estelí
cheapest- Take the bus from Estelí to Managuabus
2h 57m$2–7Drive 148.2 km
- Drive from Estelí to Managuacar 148.2 km
2h 23m$19–27Bus via Sébaco
- Take the bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercadobus
- Take the bus from Sébaco to Managuabus
3h 23mBus #2
- Take the bus from Estelí to Managuabus Managua
3h 30m$2–6
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Estelí to Managua is to bus which costs $3 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Estelí to Managua is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $18 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estelí and arriving at Managua. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Estelí and Managua is 153 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.
The best way to get from Estelí to Managua without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Estelí to Managua, including transfers.
Estelí to Managua bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from COTRAN Sur station.
Estelí to Managua bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Mercado Mayoreo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Estelí to Managua is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Estelí to Managua.
There are 125+ hotels available in Managua.
What companies run services between Estelí, Nicaragua and Managua, Nicaragua?
Nicaragua Local Buses operates a bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercado Mayoreo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercado Mayoreo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercado
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Estelí to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Estelí to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Sébaco to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Estelí to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, Italy Travel Guides, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.