There are 3 ways to get from Matagalpa to Ayapal by bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Jinotega to San José de Bocaybus
- Take the taxi from San José de Bocay to Ayapaltaxi
5h 51m$8–11Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Matagalpa to Ayapalcar 144.5 km
3h 57m$18–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matagalpa to Ayapaltaxi 144.5 km
3h 57m$14–18
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matagalpa to Ayapal is to bus and taxi which costs $8 - $12 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Matagalpa to Ayapal is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $17 - $25.
The distance between Matagalpa and Ayapal is 173 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Matagalpa to Ayapal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 51m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Matagalpa to Ayapal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matagalpa to Ayapal is 144 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Matagalpa to Ayapal.
What companies run services between Matagalpa, Nicaragua and Ayapal, Jinotega, Nicaragua?
There is no direct connection from Matagalpa to Ayapal. However, you can take the bus to Jinotega, walk to Jinotega, take the bus to San José de Bocay, then take the taxi to Ayapal. Alternatively, you can drive from Matagalpa to Ayapal in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Matagalpa to Jinotega
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Jinotega to San José de Bocay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
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