What is the cheapest way to get from California to Managua?

The cheapest way to get from California to Managua is to bus which costs $330 - $410 and takes 4 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Managua?

The fastest way to get from California to Managua is to fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $500 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between California and Managua?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Managua. However, there are services departing from Spring / 1st and arriving at Managua via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.

How far is it from California to Managua?

The distance between California and Managua is 4032 km. The road distance is 4920.7 km.

How do I travel from California to Managua without a car?

The best way to get from California to Managua without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 7h and costs $330 - $410.

How long does it take to get from California to Managua?

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from California to Managua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Managua bus from?

California to Managua bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.

Bus or fly from California to Managua?

The best way to get from California to Managua is to fly which takes 10h 49m and costs $270 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $410 and takes 4 days 7h.

Where does the California to Managua bus arrive?

California to Managua bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, arrive at Managua station.

What is the time difference between California and Managua?

Managua is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 9:13 PM in California and 10:13 PM in Managua.

Can I drive from California to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Managua is 4921 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from California to Managua.

Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 115+ hotels available in Managua.

California to Managua - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SNA - MGA
10h 49m
$272–962
Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SAN - MGA
13h 12m
$192–805
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
4d 7h
$332–402
Drive 4,920.7 km
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Managuacar 4,920.7 km
2d 12h
$607–877
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane LAX - MGA
10h 31m
$508–763
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SFO - MGA
10h 51m
$561–913
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane ONT - MGA
11h 56m
$373–1,326

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

21Weekly Planes

12h 14mAverage Duration

$222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,032.2 km
Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between California, USA and Managua, Nicaragua?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Managua Airport (MGA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Buses USA Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to Managua once a week. Tickets cost $330–400 and the journey takes 4d 6h.

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Managua by plane, bus, car, or train

Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

Fly from San Diego International Airport

Bus

Drive 4,920.7 km

Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

Fly from San Francisco International Airport

Train to Ontario International Airport, fly