There are 6 ways to get from Nicaragua to California by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MGA - LAX
10h 59m$481–699Fly to San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MGA - SAN
11h 52m$306–1,135Bus
- Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
4d 7h$339–398Drive 3,071.3 mi
- Drive from Managua to Los Angelescar 3,071.3 mi
2d 11h$610–881Fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MGA - SFO
11h 19m$580–871Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MGA - SNA
11h 57m$390–1,323
Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to California is to bus which costs $330 - $400 and takes 4 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Nicaragua to California is to fly which takes 10h 59m and costs $480 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nicaragua to California. However, there are services departing from Autoservicios Mayorga and arriving at Hill / 2nd via Managua and Olympic / Union. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.
The distance between Nicaragua and California is 2563 miles. The road distance is 3089.2 miles.
The best way to get from Nicaragua to California without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 7h and costs $330 - $400.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Nicaragua to California, including transfers.
Nicaragua to California bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, depart from Managua station.
The best way to get from Nicaragua to California is to fly which takes 10h 59m and costs $480 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $400 and takes 4 days 7h.
Nicaragua to California bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
California is 1h behind Nicaragua. It is currently 10:45 AM in Nicaragua and 9:45 AM in California.
What companies run services between Nicaragua and California, USA?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Buses USA Tours operates a bus from Managua to Los Angeles once a week. Tickets cost $330–400 and the journey takes 4d 6h.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–700
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Salvador, Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Managua Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Phone
- +1 213 368 1172
- [email protected]
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Managua to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $330–400
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Nicaragua to California is 3089 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Nicaragua to California.
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