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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Placencia is to bus and ferry which costs $130 - $150 and takes 22h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Managua to Placencia is to fly and taxi and ferry which takes 12h 21m and costs $500 - $900.

How far is it from Managua to Placencia?

The distance between Managua and Placencia is 590 km. The road distance is 960 km.

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

The best way to get from Managua to Placencia without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 22h 25m and costs $130 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Managua to Placencia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Managua to Placencia?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Placencia is 960 km. It takes approximately 18h 28m to drive from Managua to Placencia.

Where can I stay near Placencia?

There are 196+ hotels available in Placencia.

Managua to Placencia - 4 ways to travel via plane, taxi, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Managua to Placencia by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly, taxi, ferry
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane MGA - SAP
2. Take the taxi from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Puerto Cortestaxi
3. Take the ferry from Puerto Cortes to Placenciaferry
12h 21m
$539–889
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Puerto Cortesbus
3. Take the ferry from Puerto Cortes to Placenciaferry
22h 25m
$132–149
Drive 960 km
1. Drive from Managua to Placenciacar 960 km
18h 28m
$200–289
Shuttle, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Puerto Cortésshuttle
3. Take the ferry from Puerto Cortes to Placenciaferry
24h 37m

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

17Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

$320Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590 km
Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Placencia, Belize?

There is no direct connection from Managua to Placencia. However, you can take the line 169 bus to Aeropuerto, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), take the taxi to Puerto Cortes, then take the ferry to Placencia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Placencia via Terminal Metropolitana de Buses, Puerto Cortes, and Puerto Cortes in around 22h 25m.

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