What is the cheapest way to get from Managua to Panama?

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Panama is to bus via Managua which costs $85 - $140 and takes 25h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Managua to Panama?

The fastest way to get from Managua to Panama is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $370 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Panama?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Panama. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at Terminal Albrook via Terminal Tica Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.

How far is it from Managua to Panama?

The distance between Managua and Panama is 851 km. The road distance is 1150.1 km.

How do I travel from Managua to Panama without a car?

The best way to get from Managua to Panama without a car is to bus which takes 24h 1m and costs $90 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Managua to Panama?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Managua to Panama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Panama bus from?

Managua to Panama bus services, operated by Nica Bus, depart from Managua station.

Bus or fly from Managua to Panama?

The best way to get from Managua to Panama is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $370 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 24h 1m.

Where does the Managua to Panama bus arrive?

Managua to Panama bus services, operated by Nica Bus, arrive at Terminal NicaBus station.

What is the time difference between Managua and Panama?

Panama is 1h ahead of Managua. It is currently 7:21 AM in Managua and 8:21 AM in Panama.

Can I drive from Managua to Panama?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Panama is 1150 km. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Managua to Panama.

Where can I stay near Panama?

There are 925+ hotels available in Panama.

Managua to Panama - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Managua to Panama by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Tocumen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane MGA - PTY
4h 40m
$371–642
Bus via Managua
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus Managua
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus Panamá / ...
25h 40m
$88–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus Chinandega
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus Panamá / ...
24h 1m
$93–128
Drive 1,150.1 km
1. Drive from Managua to Panama Citycar 1,150.1 km
17h 49m
$158–228
Fly to David
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to David (DAV)plane MGA - DAV
6h 52m
$133–649
Bus via Penonomé
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Penonomébus
3. Take the bus from Penonomé to Panamabus
26h 20m
$92–128

Managua Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

27Weekly Planes

2h 57mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 851.3 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and 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 Fernandez de Cordoba via Terminal NicaBus, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Albrook, and Albrook in around 24h 1m.

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