Getting from Managua to the Corn Islands

Over Land & Sea

With a newly developed main highway linking Bluefields to the older highway from El Rama, cross country travel entirely by road is now not only possible but fast and easy as well, with a number of options on which mode of transport would suit your plans best. On arrival in Bluefields, you can catch the ferry (details below).

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Hire Vehicles

There are plenty of options to choose from when selecting a car for hire, and with all offices either inside the airport, or a short walk from it...you'll find a perfect match for your travelling needs.

TipoA Rental
  www.tipoa.net
  +562 2897 7988

Enterprise
  www.enterprise.com
  ​+505 2233 3718

Sixt Global
  www.sixt.global
  +505 2249 3644
  

Ace Rent-a-car
  www.acerentacar.com
  ​+1 866 551 8267

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By Bus

There are currently several bus operators who run services between the capital Managua and the east coast city of Bluefields with a bus leaving on average every 3 hours day and night. The bus terminus is located in the Mercado Mayoreo area of the city, a few minutes drive from the airport.

Reservations Bluefields 
  +505 2570 3564
  +505 ​2572 0724

Reservations Managua
  +505 2253 2879 
  +505 2570 3565

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By Taxi / Luxury Car

A number of taxi operators in the capital provide luxury car travel to and from Bluefields from their location at the Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport. 

Airport Transfers
  +505 8636 4524

NicaSafe Transporte
  transferaeropuerto36@gmail.com
​  +505 8538 1030

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Ferry From Bluefields to Corn Island

A public ferry service (The Rio Escondido) runs from Bluefields on the Caribbean coast to Great Corn Island twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with the return trip fro Great Corn back to Bluefields on Thursdays and Sundays. Tickets cost 255 Cordobas (US$7) per person per trip and can be purchased on the ferry prior to departure.