What is the cheapest way to get from Managua to El Progreso?

The cheapest way to get from Managua to El Progreso is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 21h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Managua to El Progreso?

The fastest way to get from Managua to El Progreso is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $360 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and El Progreso?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to El Progreso. However, there are services departing from Semáforos Sandak and arriving at El Progreso via Managua, Frontera El Guasaule, Choluteca and Tegucigalpa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

How far is it from Managua to El Progreso?

The distance between Managua and El Progreso is 447 km. The road distance is 557 km.

How do I travel from Managua to El Progreso without a car?

The best way to get from Managua to El Progreso without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 19h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Managua to El Progreso?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Managua to El Progreso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to El Progreso bus from?

Managua to El Progreso bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua station.

Bus or fly from Managua to El Progreso?

The best way to get from Managua to El Progreso is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $360 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Somotillo, which costs and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Managua to El Progreso bus arrive?

Managua to El Progreso bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Guasaule station.

Can I drive from Managua to El Progreso?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to El Progreso is 557 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Managua to El Progreso.

Where can I stay near El Progreso?

There are 10+ hotels available in El Progreso.

Managua to El Progreso - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Managua to El Progreso by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane MGA - SAP
5h 41m
$366–691
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Cholutecabus Mga
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Pacífico to Tegucigalpabus
3. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to El Progresobus
21h 2m
$38–57
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus
2. Drive from Ocotal to Danlícar
3. Take the bus from Danlí to Talangabus
4. Take the bus from Talanga to Esquíasbus
5. Drive from Esquías to El Progresocar
12h 57m
Drive 557 km
1. Drive from Managua to El Progresocar 557 km
8h 32m
$77–111
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle
2. Take the bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to El Progresobus Lce
19h
Fly to Palmerola Airport, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Palmerola Airport (XPL)plane MGA - XPL
2. Take the bus from Comayagua to El Progresobus
9h 31m
$365–609
Bus via Somotillo
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaulebus
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Cholutecabus Mga
3. Take the bus from Choluteca to Tegucigalpabus
4. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to El Progresobus
13h 57m

Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) flights

17Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

$320Cheapest Price

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Distance: 447 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and El Progreso, Honduras?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Semáforos Sandak to El Progreso via Mercado Mayoreo, Managua, Guasaule, Frontera El Guasaule, Choluteca, Choluteca, and Tegucigalpa in around 13h 57m.

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