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How to get fromSan Diego to Managuaby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Managua by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SAN - MGA
    10h 46m
    $200–800

  2. Bus via Huixtla

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Los Pinos to Huixtlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huixtla to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    4d 1h
    $218–320

  3. Drive 4,778.4 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Managuacar car 4,778.4 km
    2d 10h
    $590–851

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4d 10h
    $355–440

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,907 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Managua, Nicaragua?

American Airlines, Copa Airlines, and four other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Terminal Tica Bus Managua via Otay Mesa Transit Center, Tijuana Los Pinos, Huixtla, Huixtla, Tapachula, San Salvador, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 4d 1h.

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