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How to get fromNew Orleans to Nicaraguaby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Nicaragua by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MSY - MGA
    9h 10m
    $192–802

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Ssv
    3d 22h
    $274–543

  3. Drive 3,720.3 km

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Managuacar car 3,720.3 km
    2d
    $459–663

  4. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane GPT - MGA
    9h 26m
    $236–912

  5. Train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LFT - MGA
    11h 55m
    $198–758

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,071.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Nicaragua?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Colegio Cristo Rey via Downtown Houston, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus, Terminal Managua - CCA, and Panadería Norma in around 3d 22h.

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