There are 2 ways to get from Ometepe to Matagalpa by ferry or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Boat, bus via Managua
best- Take the ferry from Moyogalpa to San Jorgeferry
- Take the bus from San Jorge to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus
5h 18m$7–10Boat, bus
- Take the ferry from Moyogalpa to San Jorgeferry
- Take the bus from San Jorge to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus
5h 40m$7–9
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ometepe to Matagalpa is to Boat and bus via Managua which costs $7 - $11 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ometepe to Matagalpa is to Boat and bus via Managua which takes 5h 18m and costs $7 - $11.
The distance between Ometepe and Matagalpa is 262 km.
The best way to get from Ometepe to Matagalpa without a car is to Boat and bus via Managua which takes 5h 18m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Ometepe to Matagalpa, including transfers.
There are 23+ hotels available in Matagalpa.
What companies run services between Ometepe, Nicaragua and Matagalpa, Nicaragua?
There is no direct connection from Ometepe to Matagalpa. However, you can take the ferry to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, take the bus to Managua, walk to Antiguo Cine Cabrera, take the line 101 bus to Mercado Mayoreo, walk to Managua, then take the bus to Matagalpa. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Moyogalpa to Matagalpa via San Jorge, San Jorge, and Managua in around 5h 40m.
Bus from San Jorge to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from San Jorge to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
- Website
- Isla Ometepe
Ferry from Moyogalpa to San Jorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Isla Ometepe
Ferry from Moyogalpa to San Jorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Isla Ometepe
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