There are 4 ways to get from Managua to Playa Mechapa by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Managua to Chinandegabus San José
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Playa Mechapataxi
4h 10m$21–23Bus, taxi via Jiquilillo
cheapest- Take the bus from Managua to Chinandegabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Jiquilillobus
- Take the taxi from Jiquilillo to Playa Mechapataxi
6h 52m$18–20Drive 198 km
- Drive from Managua to Playa Mechapacar 198 km
3h 42m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Managua to Chinandegabus San José
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Mechapabus
8h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua to Playa Mechapa is to bus and taxi via Jiquilillo which costs $17 - $20 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Managua to Playa Mechapa is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Playa Mechapa. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at Mechapa via Chinandega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Managua and Playa Mechapa is 195 km. The road distance is 198 km.
The best way to get from Managua to Playa Mechapa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $20 - $23.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Managua to Playa Mechapa, including transfers.
Managua to Playa Mechapa bus services, operated by Nica Bus, depart from Managua station.
Managua to Playa Mechapa bus services, operated by Nica Bus, arrive at Chinandega station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Playa Mechapa is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Managua to Playa Mechapa.
There are 13+ hotels available in Playa Mechapa.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Playa Mechapa, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Managua to Playa Mechapa via Chinandega and Mechapa in around 8h 51m.
- Phone
- +505 2222 2276
- [email protected]
- Website
- nicabus.com.ni
Bus from Managua to Chinandega
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- https://nicabus.com.ni/en/
Bus from Managua to Chinandega
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- https://nicabus.com.ni/en/
Bus from Managua to Chinandega
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- https://nicabus.com.ni/en/
Bus from Chinandega to Jiquilillo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
Bus from Chinandega to Mechapa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $6–12
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