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How to get fromManagua to San Joseby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Managua to San Jose by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MGA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    11h 51m
    $205–750

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4d 14h
    $394–493

  3. Drive  3,405.9 mi

    1. Drive from Managua to San Josecar car 3,405.9 mi
    2d 17h
    $657–948

  4. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MGA - SJC
    13h 3m
    $280–1,070

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MGA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    12h 35m
    $468–907

Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,888 mi
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Managua to San Jose Diridon Station via Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4d 14h. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a day.

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