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How to get fromMatamoros to Nicaraguaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Matamoros to Nicaragua by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MAM - MGA
    16h 40m
    $184–804

  2. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane BRO - MGA
    8h 37m
    $152–702

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Veracruzbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Salvador to Managuabus bus
    2d 9h
    $298–396

  4. Drive  2,603.9 km

    1. Drive from Matamoros to Managuacar car 2,603.9 km
    35h 47m
    $322–464

  5. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MFE - MGA
    9h 20m
    $157–761

  6. Bus to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Reynosabus bus
    2. Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane REX - MGA
    18h 47m
    $203–859

General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,964.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 40m

What companies run services between Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Nicaragua?

Aeroméxico, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Managua Airport (MGA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matamoros to Colegio Cristo Rey via Veracruz, Tapachula, San Salvador, San Salvador, Managua, and Panadería Norma in around 2d 9h.

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