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How to get fromNew Orleans to Ometepeby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Ometepe by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Managua Airport, bus, Boat

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MSY - MGA
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    13h 59m
    $197–807

  2. Bus, Boat

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    4d 13h
    $296–496

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, bus, Boat

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MSY - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    15h 55m
    $238–1,010

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: 2,182.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Ometepe. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, take the shuttle to Managua, walk to Managua, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to Moyogalpa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Moyogalpa via Downtown Houston, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, Managua, San Jorge, and San Jorge in around 4d 13h.

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