What is the cheapest way to get from Mexico to Managua?

The cheapest way to get from Mexico to Managua is to bus which costs $130 - $170 and takes 38h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mexico to Managua?

The fastest way to get from Mexico to Managua is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $360 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Mexico and Managua?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexico to Managua. However, there are services departing from México City and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus Managua via Tapachula, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 34m.

How far is it from Mexico to Managua?

The distance between Mexico and Managua is 1618 km. The road distance is 2004.7 km.

How do I travel from Mexico to Managua without a car?

The best way to get from Mexico to Managua without a car is to bus which takes 38h 34m and costs $130 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Mexico to Managua?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Mexico to Managua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexico to Managua bus from?

Mexico to Managua bus services, operated by Autobuses Titanium, depart from México City station.

Bus or fly from Mexico to Managua?

The best way to get from Mexico to Managua is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $170 and takes 38h 34m.

Where does the Mexico to Managua bus arrive?

Mexico to Managua bus services, operated by Autobuses Titanium, arrive at Tapachula station.

Can I drive from Mexico to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexico to Managua is 2005 km. It takes approximately 27h 23m to drive from Mexico to Managua.

Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 123+ hotels available in Managua.

Mexico to Managua - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mexico to Managua by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport
best
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane MEX - MGA
5h 19m
$360–802
Fly from Del Bajío International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane BJX - MGA
8h 36m
$121–654
Bus
1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus
38h 34m
$131–168
Drive 2,004.7 km
1. Drive from Mexico City to Managuacar 2,004.7 km
27h 23m
$248–357
Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport
1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane GDL - MGA
8h 44m
$448–1,308
Bus via Guatemala City
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Ssv
46h
$170–273

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

17Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,618.2 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Mexico and Managua, Nicaragua?

Aeroméxico, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Copa Airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from México City to Terminal Tica Bus Managua via Tapachula, San Salvador, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 38h 34m.

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