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How to get fromMatagalpa to Ometepeby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Matagalpa to Ometepe by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, Boat via Managua

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    1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    6h 8m
    $8–10

  2. Bus, Boat

    1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    6h 10m
    $8–10

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  • Distance: 264.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Matagalpa to Ometepe. However, you can take the bus to Managua, walk to Mercado Mayoreo, take the line 101 bus to Antiguo Cine Cabrera, walk to Managua, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to Moyogalpa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matagalpa to Moyogalpa via Managua, San Jorge, and San Jorge in around 6h 10m.

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