There are 3 ways to get from Managua to Cárdenas by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus Regular
- Take the bus from Rivas to Peñas Blancasbus Rivas
3h 19m$20–24Bus, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus Regular
- Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Cárdenas
4h 29m$4Drive 149 km
- Drive from Managua to Cárdenascar 149 km
2h 35m$19–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua to Cárdenas is to bus and shuttle which costs $4 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Managua to Cárdenas is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Cárdenas. However, there are services departing from Managua Mercado Huembes and arriving at Peñas Blancas via Rivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Managua and Cárdenas is 155 km. The road distance is 149 km.
The best way to get from Managua to Cárdenas without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $20 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Managua to Cárdenas, including transfers.
Managua to Cárdenas bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua Mercado Huembes station.
Managua to Cárdenas bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Rivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Cárdenas is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Managua to Cárdenas.
There are 11+ hotels available in Cárdenas.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Cárdenas, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Cárdenas via Rivas, Rivas, and Peñas Blancas in around 3h 19m.
Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from Rivas to Peñas Blancas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
Shuttle from Rivas to Cárdenas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
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