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How to get fromPuerto Sandino to Ometepe Islandby taxi, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Puerto Sandino to Ometepe Island by taxi, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Puerto Sandino to Managuataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to San Jose del Surferry ferry
    5h 4m
    $75–88

  2. Taxi, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Puerto Sandino to Leóntaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from León to Rivasshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to San Jose del Surferry ferry
    8h 49m
    $267–268

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  • Distance: 188.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Puerto Sandino, Nicaragua and Ometepe Island, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Sandino to Ometepe Island. However, you can take the taxi to Managua, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to San Jose del Sur. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to León, take the shuttle to Rivas, walk to Rivas, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to San Jose del Sur.

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