Rome2Rio

How to get fromPanama City to Masayaby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Masaya

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Panama City to Masaya by plane, bus, 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.

  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane PTY - MGA
    2. Take the bus from Granada to Masayabus bus
    5h 58m

  2. Bus via Paso Canoas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to San Josébus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rivas to Masayabus bus
    27h 11m
    $71–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rivas to Masayabus bus
    23h 51m
    $74–109

  4. Drive  1,123.2 km

    1. Drive from Panama City to Masayacar car 1,123.2 km
    17h 8m
    $135–195

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Masaya - Gasolinera Unobus bus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
    30h 40m
    $85–125

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Panama City to Masaya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 901.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Masaya, Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Albrook to Masaya via Terminal Tica Bus, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 23h 51m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and Flying into Beijing? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There