Buses are the primary mode of transportation in Nicaragua. Most of Nicaragua’s bus fleet is composed of “chicken buses,” yellow school buses retired from North America. Buses usually leave from one main terminal in town (except Managua, where there are five terminals), and each terminal has a small office with info on schedules. Nearly every town and certainly every city has a local bus system.
For more information on driving in Nicaragua, see Planning Your Trip. Within cities, taxis are the easiest mode of transport.
La Costeña (☎+505 263-2142; www.lacostena.com.ni) offers flights to several destinations in Nicaragua, including Bluefields, the Corn Islands, Puerto Cabezas, and San Carlos. The main office is in Managua, but most travel agencies sell tickets.
Travelers can cross into Nicaragua by land or sea. Remember to carry enough money to pay any entrance or exit fees.
Costa Rica. There is one land crossing. Peñas Blancas/Sapoá is 36km southeast of Rivas, near Liberia, Costa Rica. There is also a river crossing at Los Chiles, south of San Carlos.
Honduras. There are three land crossings. Guasaule is 77km north of Chinandega, near Choluteca, Honduras. San Marcos/El Espino is 25km west of Somoto, near Choluteca, Honduras. Las Manos is 25km north of Ocotal, and 150km east of Tegus, Honduras. It’s also possible to cross by boat via the Caribbean port town of Puerto Cabezas.
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