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How to get fromPanama to Managuaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Panama to Managua by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from David

    best
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane DAV - MGA
    4h 51m
    $143–804

  2. Bus via La Cruz

    cheapest
    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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus Panamá / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus San José
    25h 45m
    $92–128

  4. Drive 1,149.6 km

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

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    25h 28m
    $910

  6. Fly from Tocumen International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane PTY - MGA
    5h
    $360–640

  7. Bus via Managua

    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

David (DAV) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Panama and Managua, Nicaragua?

Copa Airlines flies from David (DAV) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Fernandez de Cordoba to Managua via Albrook, Terminal Albrook, Terminal Tica Bus, and Terminal NicaBus in around 25h 45m.

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