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

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama to Nicaragua 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 26m
    $153–804

  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. Drive 1,149.6 km

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

  4. 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
    $908–911

  5. Fly from Tocumen International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane PTY - MGA
    4h 35m
    $370–640

  6. Bus

    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$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Panama and 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 Mercado Huembes via Albrook, Terminal Albrook, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Atlántico Norte, La Cruz, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 26h 16m.

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