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How to get fromManagua to San Joseby plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Managua to San Jose by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, 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
    12h 6m
    $198–748

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    4d 14h
    $386–463

  3. Drive  3,405.9 mi

    1. Drive from Managua to San Josecar car 3,405.9 mi
    2d 17h
    $676–977

  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
    12h 48m
    $275–1,075

  5. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MGA - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    19h 17m
    $509–1,604

  6. 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
    11h 35m
    $475–876

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,888 mi
  • Duration: 12h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Managua to Santa Clara & Market via Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 4d 14h. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) once daily.

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