There are 4 ways to get from Managua to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MGA - SFO
11h 5m$595–869Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
4d 15h$399–518Drive 3,448.7 mi
- Drive from Managua to San Franciscocar 3,448.7 mi
2d 17h$685–989Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane MGA - OAK
11h 4m$512–1,132
Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua to San Francisco is to bus which costs $390 - $550 and takes 4 days 15h.
The fastest way to get from Managua to San Francisco is to fly which takes 11h 4m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Olympic / Union and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 15h.
The distance between Managua and San Francisco is 2880 miles. The road distance is 3468.9 miles.
The best way to get from Managua to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 15h and costs $390 - $550.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Managua to San Francisco, including transfers.
Managua to San Francisco bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, depart from Managua station.
The best way to get from Managua to San Francisco is to fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $550 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $550 and takes 4 days 15h.
Managua to San Francisco bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
San Francisco is 1h behind Managua. It is currently 2:11 PM in Managua and 1:11 PM in San Francisco.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua to San Francisco Bus Station via Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4d 15h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Salvador, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Managua Airport to Oakland International Airport via Houston, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Managua Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Salvador, Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Oakland International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,200
- Phone
- +1 213 368 1172
- [email protected]
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Managua to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $330–400
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to San Francisco is 3469 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Managua to San Francisco.
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