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

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SNA - MGA
    10h 24m
    $282–962

  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
    12h 42m
    $212–805

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4d 8h
    $332–402

  4. Drive 4,920.7 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Managuacar car 4,920.7 km
    2d 12h
    $607–877

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LAX - MGA
    10h 6m
    $478–713

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SFO - MGA
    10h 27m
    $561–913

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,048.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between California, USA and 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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