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 49m and costs $400 - $700.

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 Tica Bus Panamá via Terminal Tica Bus San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.

How far is it from Managua to Panama?

The distance between Managua and Panama is 856 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 41m and costs $90 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 49m and costs $400 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 24h 41m.

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 11:18 AM in Managua and 12:18 PM 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 865+ hotels available in Panama.

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

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

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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 49m
$408–677
Bus via Managua
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus Managua
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal de 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 San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
24h 41m
$93–118
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
7h 1m
$137–706
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Managua to San Josébus
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle
3. Take the bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Almirantebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de transporte to Panama Citybus
30h 26m

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

27Weekly Planes

2h 57mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 856.1 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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 San José, Terminal Tica Bus Panamá, and Albrook in around 24h 41m.

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