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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Nicaragua by plane, bus, shuttle, 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 26m
    $200–800

  2. Bus, shuttle

    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 Antigua Guatemalabus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Leónshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from León to Managuashuttle bus
    4d 8h
    $390–548

  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 11h
    $355–441

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,923.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 26m

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

American Airlines, Copa Airlines, and four other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Cerrajería Tenderí via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Plaza Inter in around 4d 11h.

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