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How to get fromCusco to Leónby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cusco to León by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Managua Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane CUZ - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to Leónshuttle bus
    12h 20m
    $453–1,193

  2. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane CUZ - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Leon, Nicaraguabus bus
    18h
    $369–663

  3. Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle, Bus

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane CUZ - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Zonte to La Uniónshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from La Unión to Potosibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Potosi to Leónbus bus
    16h 39m

  4. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CUZ - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Leónshuttle bus
    17h 16m
    $1,172–1,329

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,349.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and León, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Cusco to León. However, you can fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, then take the shuttle to León. Alternatively, you can fly to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL), walk to El Salvador International Airport, take the shuttle to El Zonte, take the shuttle to La Unión, walk to La Unión, take the bus to Potosi, then take the bus to León.

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