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How to get fromSan Salvador to Ometepeby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from San Salvador to Ometepe by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly, Boat

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SAL - MGA
    3. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    7h 35m
    $346–606

  2. Bus, Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Ssv
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    14h 55m
    $41–60

  3. Bus, Boat via San Salvador

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    15h 55m

  4. Bus, Boat via Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    17h 25m
    $47–60

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 521.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between San Salvador, El Salvador and Ometepe, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Ometepe. However, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, take the shuttle to Managua, 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 Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Moyogalpa via Managua, San Jorge, and San Jorge in around 14h 55m.

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