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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Matagalpa by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

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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
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus
    12h 31m
    $188–725

  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
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus
    4d 17h
    $388–498

  3. Drive  5,443 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Matagalpacar car 5,443 km
    2d 18h
    $672–970

  4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJC - MGA
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus
    14h 5m
    $374–758

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus
    12h 56m
    $391–767

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,758.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Matagalpa via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Managua in around 4d 17h.

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