There are 3 ways to get from Managua to Rancho Grande by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Managua to Rancho Grande is to bus which costs $9 - $12 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Managua to Rancho Grande is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Rancho Grande. However, there are services departing from Hospital Japonés and arriving at Waslala via Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Managua and Rancho Grande is 215 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.
The best way to get from Managua to Rancho Grande without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 29m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Managua to Rancho Grande, including transfers.
Managua to Rancho Grande bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., depart from Managua station.
Managua to Rancho Grande bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., arrive at Waslala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Rancho Grande is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Managua to Rancho Grande.
There are one+ hotels available in Rancho Grande.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Rancho Grande, Matagalpa, Nicaragua?
COTRAN R.L. operates a bus from Managua to Waslala once daily. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Managua to Matagalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Managua to Waslala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
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