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

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Nicaragua by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane PTY - MGA
    4h 29m
    $368–638

  2. Bus #3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    27h 20m
    $71–93

  3. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    23h 36m
    $73–107

  4. Drive 1,149.6 km

    1. Drive from Panama City to Managuacar car 1,149.6 km
    17h 36m
    $158–228

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Cruzbus bus Sjo
    3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    26h 16m
    $79–125

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus Panamá / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus bus San José
    26h 40m
    $85–140

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Albrook to Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal Tica Bus, Central Autobusera Inteligente, Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 23h 36m.

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