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How to get fromCalifornia to Nicaraguaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Nicaragua by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LAX - MGA
    10h 6m
    $418–763

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SAN - MGA
    14h 5m
    $152–655

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4d 7h
    $332–402

  4. Drive  4,918.4 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Managuacar car 4,918.4 km
    2d 11h
    $607–876

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SFO - MGA
    10h 26m
    $171–713

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane ONT - MGA
    11h 31m
    $372–1,328

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,110 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between California, USA and Nicaragua?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA) 5 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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