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How to get fromSan Francisco to Nicaraguaby plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Nicaragua by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SFO - MGA
    10h 8m
    $560–912

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane OAK - MGA
    11h 17m
    $386–858

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4d 17h
    $398–512

  4. Drive 5,528 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Managuacar car 5,528 km
    2d 18h
    $682–985

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco to Nicaragua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,620.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 8m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Cerrajería Tenderí via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Plaza Inter in around 4d 17h.

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