There are 5 ways to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus
1h 57m$2–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Managua-MGA to Matagalpa119.9 km
1h 44mDrive 119.9 km
- Drive from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpacar 119.9 km
1h 44m$15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpataxi 119.9 km
1h 44m$140–170Bus via Ciudad Darío
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto to Las Masayasbus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Darío to Matagalpabus Managua
2h 20m$4–5
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa is to bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto and arriving at Matagalpa via Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Managua Airport (MGA) and Matagalpa is 128 km. The road distance is 119.9 km.
The best way to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $2 - $5.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa, including transfers.
Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., depart from Managua station.
Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., arrive at Matagalpa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Managua Airport (MGA) to Matagalpa.
There are 23+ hotels available in Matagalpa.
What companies run services between Managua Airport (MGA), Nicaragua and Matagalpa, Nicaragua?
COTRAN R.L. operates a bus from Managua to Matagalpa every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Managua to Matagalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Ciudad Darío to Matagalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Aeropuerto to Las Masayas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Managua-MGA to Matagalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
EcoTrans
- Phone
- +505-7638-8417
- Website
- facebook.com
Fenicootaxi
- Phone
- +505 2222 5001
- Website
- fenicootaxi.org
Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +505 2280 3990
- Website
- facebook.com
ServiTaxi
- Phone
- +505-2253-3257
- Website
- servitaxinicaragua.com
Taxi Managua
- Phone
- +505-8860-3865
- Website
- taximanagua.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Managua Airport (MGA) and Matagalpa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


