Boat plus Shuttle from La Union to Leon
4.5out of 5(14)Shuttle4 days a week7:00 AM
From$70 USD
Shuttle plus boat from Leon to La Union
5.0out of 5 · 7 reviewsInstant confirmation
Looking for an easy way to travel from Leon to La Union with a connected shuttle and boat journey?
- Change or cancel up to 24 hours before departure
- E-ticket — no need to print
- 24/7 assistance
Need to know
- Service type
- Shuttle + boat
- Vehicle
- Minibus · Boat
- Duration
- Estimated 7 h
- Availability
- 4 days a week
- Departure times
- 7:30 AM
- Luggage included
- 1 backpack or suitcase · 1 handbag
- Extra costs
- Surfboard $10 USD · Additional backpack $10 USD · Bike $20 USD
- What's included
- Lifejacket · Shuttle with air conditioning
- What to bring
- Water · Small snacks · hat · sunscreen · Waterproof poncho · sun glasses · Sandals
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Border crossing
- This route crosses an international border.
- Travel documents
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining · Valid CA-4 Visa
- Fees not included
- Nicaragua exit fee per person 150 cordobas
About this trip
This shuttle plus boat from Leon to La Union connects northern Nicaragua with eastern El Salvador through a shared shuttle bus and boat journey designed for travelers moving along the Pacific coast. The service begins in Leon Nicaragua with hotel and hostel pickups in the downtown area, and also serves Chinandega, Aposentillo, and Jiquilillo as convenient meeting points along the route. Passengers travel by air-conditioned shuttle toward the coastal crossing near Potosí, where the journey continues by boat across the water to La Union El Salvador.
The route combines overland travel with a short maritime segment, offering a practical alternative to longer land connections while passing through coastal scenery and rural areas. A lifejacket is provided for the boat portion, and travelers should be prepared for possible water exposure when boarding, as conditions at the pier can vary.
This is a shared, multi-segment transport service with partial door-to-door coverage. Luggage space is limited to standard backpacks or suitcases, and travelers are responsible for carrying the required travel documents and covering applicable exit fees. Overall, the journey is organized, efficient, and suited for travelers seeking a reliable cross-border connection.
Code 4E23GP
Your journey
León — Centro
Oficina de Migración
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The return trip, and where you can go from there.
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Reviews (7)
5.0
7 reviews
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Octavie GEMPP
France
Verified booking
Nice easy we make it in time, out of the Salvador immigration by 2pm
- 5
Eiji Taoka
Japan
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Excellent experience, I enjoyed my trip by bus and boat!
- 5
Aleksandra Sylwia Klosinska
United Kingdom
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Journey was good a bit hot, but everything went as planned
- 5
Brooke Brucesmith
Australia
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We came back on this route because we had left our drone with Heidi (a worker for this company) when we left El Salvador. We were not aware drones were illegal. Heidi THANKYOU for taking care of our done while we were in Nicaragua. We really appreciate it - life save!!!
- 5
Olivia Schroeder Mac Leay
Argentina
Verified booking
Todo muy bien. Traslado puntual. Aduana/migración, bote y demoras típicas pero muy ordenado todo.
- 5
Emiliano Gaddari
United Kingdom
Verified booking
On time, driver took good care of us and helped at the border too