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How to get fromLos Angeles to Sanjoseby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Sanjose by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Managua Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LAX - MGA
    11h 40m
    $532–769

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LAX - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Liberia to Nandaimebus bus
    13h 55m
    $264–936

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Jinotepebus bus
    4d 7h
    $343–402

  4. Drive 4,976.6 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sanjosecar car 4,976.6 km
    2d 13h
    $614–887

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

    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
    13h 5m
    $448–1,382

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,163.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Sanjose, Nicaragua?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Delta, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Sanjose via Managua, Managua, and Jinotepe in around 4d 7h.

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