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How to get fromMatagalpa to Ocotalby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Matagalpa to Ocotal by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Estelí

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Estelíbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estelí to Ocotalbus bus Estelí
    4h 24m
    $5

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Estelíbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estelí to Ocotalbus bus Estelí
    4h 33m
    $3

  3. Drive 148.2 km

    1. Drive from Matagalpa to Ocotalcar car 148.2 km
    2h 25m
    $19–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matagalpa to Ocotaltaxi taxi 148.2 km
    2h 25m
    $20–24

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Estelíbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estelí to Ocotalbus bus Estelí / ...
    5h 29m
    $4

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  • Distance: 151.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Matagalpa, Nicaragua and Ocotal, Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from Matagalpa to Ocotal via Estelí, Anexa, Erwin / COTRAN Norte, and Estelí in around 4h 24m.

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