There are 4 ways to get from Managua to Ciudad Antigua by bus or car
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Bus via Managua
best- Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus
4h 27m$9–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus Managua
5h 59m$6–8Drive 250.9 km
- Drive from Managua to Ciudad Antiguacar 250.9 km
4h 6m$31–45Bus via Farmacia Schick
- Take the bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Terminal Ocotalbus Managua
6h 50m$7–9
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua to Ciudad Antigua is to bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Managua to Ciudad Antigua is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Ciudad Antigua. However, there are services departing from Semáforos Sandak and arriving at Ocotal via Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Managua and Ciudad Antigua is 248 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.
The best way to get from Managua to Ciudad Antigua without a car is to bus via Managua which takes 4h 27m and costs $9 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Managua to Ciudad Antigua, including transfers.
Managua to Ciudad Antigua bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., depart from Managua station.
Managua to Ciudad Antigua bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., arrive at Ocotal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Ciudad Antigua is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Managua to Ciudad Antigua.
There are four+ hotels available in Ciudad Antigua.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Ciudad Antigua, Nicaragua?
COTRAN R.L. operates a bus from Managua to Ocotal every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–7 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Managua to Ocotal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Managua to Ocotal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4
- Phone
- +505 8404 0560
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Terminal Ocotal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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