Matagalpa to San Miguelito by bus
San Miguelito lies 825 km (513 mi) south-east of Matagalpa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,007 km (626 mi) of road.
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| Matagalpa | San Miguelito | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Panama |
| Population | 109,089 | 321,501 |
| Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-5 (America/Panama) |
Clocks in San Miguelito are 1 h ahead of Matagalpa right now, so a 15 h 3 min journey lands 16 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Miguelito
Crossing from Nicaragua into Panama: money changes from the Cordoba to the Balboa (PAB); the dialling code becomes +507; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648811 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Where to book buses from Matagalpa to San Miguelito
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Staying in San Miguelito
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Common questions
How far is San Miguelito from Matagalpa?
825 km (513 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Matagalpa; by road roughly 1,007 km (626 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matagalpa to San Miguelito by bus?
About 15 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matagalpa and San Miguelito?
San Miguelito is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Panama against America/Managua).
What currency do I need in San Miguelito?
The Balboa (PAB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.