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How to get fromDes Moines to Nicaraguaby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Nicaragua by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane DSM - MGA
    7h 24m
    $308–1,221

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 1h
    $433–716

  3. Drive 4,521.7 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Managuacar car 4,521.7 km
    2d 8h
    $558–806

  4. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 2h
    $423–721

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 8h
    $527–987

Des Moines (DSM) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,382.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Nicaragua?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Managua Airport (MGA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Colegio Cristo Rey via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, West Bellfort Park & Ride, Houston, Managua, and Panadería Norma in around 5d 1h.

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