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How to get fromManagua to San Carlosby plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Managua to San Carlos by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane MGA - VLN
    2. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    12h 23m
    $577–901

  2. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane MGA - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    14h 48m
    $512–931

  3. Fly to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane MGA - BRM
    2. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    15h 13m

Managua Airport (MGA) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,131.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Managua to San Carlos. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Mercado Mayoreo, take the bus to Aeropuerto, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can take the line 101 bus to Mercado Mayoreo, take the bus to Aeropuerto, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, take the bus to Plaza Miranda, take the taxi to Terminal La Bandera, take the bus to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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