There are 3 ways to get from Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte is to bus which costs $4 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte. However, there are services departing from Ocotal and arriving at San Rafael del Norte via Estelí. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Ocotal and San Rafael del Norte is 119 km. The road distance is 91.6 km.
The best way to get from Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte, including transfers.
Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Ocotal station.
Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Estelí station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte.
There are one+ hotels available in San Rafael del Norte.
What companies run services between Ocotal, Nicaragua and San Rafael del Norte, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Ocotal to San Rafael del Norte via Estelí in around 4h 53m.
Bus from Ocotal to Estelí
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Estelí to San Rafael del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- $12–15
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