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There are 5 ways to get from Managua to Panama City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane MGA - PTY
    4h 48m
    $369–640

  2. Bus via Fernandez de Cordoba

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus bus Managua
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus Panamá / ...
    25h 40m
    $88–139

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus Chinandega
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus San José – Panamá
    24h 30m
    $92–117

  4. Drive 1,150.1 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Panama Citycar car 1,150.1 km
    17h 49m
    $158–228

  5. Bus via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the bus from Managua to San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus bus
    28h 7m

Managua to Panama City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Panama City, Panama?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Terminal NicaBus and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 24h 30m.

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