Bus from Masaya to Granada
Local microbuses · ~30 minutes · C$20-40 / US$1-1.50 · Every 10-15 min
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The Masaya → Granada return route is the easy reverse for Granada day-trip travelers + the onward route for continuing to Granada's colonial center.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — local microbuses ($1-1.50 USD, every 10-15 min).
Route details: Masaya to Granada
Travel time
30 min
Distance
20 km
Typical fare
$1 – $3 USD per person
Frequency
Microbuses every 10-15 min
First departure
Approx. 5:30 AM
Last departure
Approx. 7:00 PM
Operators on this route
Local microbuses · Chicken buses
Pickup at Masaya
Masaya central bus terminal
Drop-off at Granada
Granada central market — walking to colonial center + Parque Central
About the journey
The Masaya → Granada return is the easy reverse for Granada day-trip travelers + the standard onward route for travelers continuing to Granada's colonial center.
Travel tips for Masaya → Granada
- Frequent return service — every 10-15 min, no planning needed.
- Onward to Ometepe via Rivas + San Jorge ferry — ~3 hours from Granada.
- Onward to San Juan del Sur via Rivas — ~2.5 hours from Granada.
- Granada as base for Nicaragua's Pacific southwest exploration — easy day trips to Masaya, Ometepe, San Juan del Sur, León (via Managua).
- Currency: USD widely accepted.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Masaya to Granada?
**About 30 minutes** — same as inverse direction.
How much is the bus from Masaya to Granada?
**C$20-40 / US$1-1.50 per person**.
What time do microbuses leave Masaya for Granada?
**Every 10-15 minutes** during daytime — typically 5:30 AM to 7 PM.
Can I continue from Granada to Ometepe same-day?
**Tight but possible.** Masaya → Granada (~30 min) + Granada → Rivas (~1.5 h) + Rivas to San Jorge ferry (~15 min) + ferry to Moyogalpa Ometepe (~1 h). Total ~4 hours same-day if you start early.
Why visit Granada from Masaya?
**Granada is Nicaragua's most popular colonial city** — colorful streets, Parque Central, Catedral, Las Isletas lake islands, Cerro Mombacho volcano. Standard 2-4 night Granada stay after Masaya day trip.
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