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How to get fromLos Angeles to San Juan del Surby plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Juan del Sur by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Managua Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LAX - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    12h
    $588–943

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Liberia International Airport, bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LAX - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    12h 28m
    $286–1,048

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    4d 9h
    $418–476

  4. Drive 5,048.9 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Juan del Surcar car 5,048.9 km
    2d 13h
    $623–900

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Managua Airport, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    13h 25m
    $454–1,506

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - 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 San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    13h 46m
    $1,036–1,417

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,214.8 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to San Juan del Sur. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, then take the shuttle to San Juan del Sur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to San Juan del Sur via Managua, Panadería Norma, Catedral de Managua, and Managua in around 4d 9h.

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