There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Nicaragua by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SFO - MGA
10h 26m$561–913Fly from Oakland International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane OAK - MGA
11h 4m$385–856Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
4d 17h$390–513Drive 5,510.4 km
- Drive from Oakland to Managuacar 5,510.4 km
2d 18h$680–982
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Nicaragua is to bus which costs $390 - $550 and takes 4 days 17h.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Nicaragua is to fly which takes 10h 26m and costs $550 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Cerrajería Tenderí via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Plaza Inter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 17h.
The distance between Oakland and Nicaragua is 4636 km. The road distance is 5510.4 km.
The best way to get from Oakland to Nicaragua without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 17h and costs $390 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Oakland to Nicaragua, including transfers.
Oakland to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Nicaragua is to fly which takes 10h 26m and costs $550 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $550 and takes 4 days 17h.
Oakland to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Nicaragua is 1h ahead of Oakland. It is currently 10:31 AM in Oakland and 11:31 AM in Nicaragua.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Nicaragua?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Cerrajería Tenderí via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Plaza Inter in around 4d 17h.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Managua Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–900
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Managua Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Managua Airport via Los Angeles, San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Managua Airport via Las Vegas, San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Managua Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino, San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Managua Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Managua Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Managua Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Managua Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Managua Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 213 368 1172
- [email protected]
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $330–400
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Nicaragua is 5510 km. It takes approximately 2 days 18h to drive from Oakland to Nicaragua.
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