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How to get fromMexico City to Nicaraguaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Mexico City to Nicaragua by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MEX - MGA
    5h 1m
    $350–702

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Ssv
    39h 10m
    $136–174

  3. Drive 2,006.9 km

    1. Drive from Mexico City to Managuacar car 2,006.9 km
    27h 34m
    $248–358

  4. Bus via México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Managuabus bus
    46h
    $214–285

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Leónshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from León to Managuashuttle bus
    2d 3h
    $298–388

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,629.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Nicaragua?

Aeroméxico and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Managua Airport (MGA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from México City to Autoservicios Mayorga via Tapachula, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus, Terminal Managua - CCA, and Antiguo Cine Cabrera in around 39h 10m.

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