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How to get fromMasaya to Somotoby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Masaya to Somoto by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus bus
    3h 30m
    $37–44

  2. Bus via Estelí

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Masaya to COTRAN Nortebus bus Estelí
    2. Take the bus from Estelí to Somotobus bus Estelí
    5h 57m
    $3

  3. Drive 223.8 km

    1. Drive from Masaya to Somotocar car 223.8 km
    3h 28m
    $28–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Masaya to Somototaxi taxi 223.8 km
    3h 28m
    $30–40

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 271.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Masaya, Nicaragua and Somoto, Nicaragua?

COTRAN R.L. operates a bus from Managua to Ocotal every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–7 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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