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How to get fromSan Jose to Managuaby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Managua by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SFO - MGA
    10h 55m
    $176–720

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4d 14h
    $383–487

  3. Drive  5,457 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Managuacar car 5,457 km
    2d 17h
    $673–972

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MRY - MGA
    15h 20m
    $433–1,360

  5. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJC - MGA
    11h 45m
    $352–652

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane OAK - MGA
    11h 16m
    $359–712

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,643 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Managua via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Los Angeles in around 4d 14h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Volaris El Salvador fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Managua Airport (MGA) 6 times a week.

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