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How to get fromManagua to El Tortugueroby bus, taxi, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Managua to El Tortuguero by bus, taxi, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi via Juigalpa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to Juigalpabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Juigalpa to El Ramabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Rama to El Tortuguerotaxi taxi
    8h 31m

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua to El Ramabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from El Rama to El Tortuguerotaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    $19–22

  3. Drive 321.6 km

    1. Drive from Managua to El Tortuguerocar car 321.6 km
    6h 55m
    $40–58

  4. Fly, car ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Bluefields Airport (BEF)plane plane MGA - BEF
    2. Take the carferry from Bluefields to El Ramacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from El Rama to El Tortuguerocar car
    12h 45m
    $68–376

Managua Airport (MGA) to Bluefields Airport (BEF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 386.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and El Tortuguero, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Managua to El Tortuguero. However, you can take the line 169 bus to Mercado Mayoreo, take the bus to Juigalpa, take the bus to El Rama, then take the taxi to El Tortuguero. Alternatively, you can drive from Managua to El Tortuguero in around 6h 55m.

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