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There are 6 ways to get from Sanjose to Los Angeles by plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MGA - LAX
    12h 54m
    $210–716

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Diriamba to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    4d 8h
    $342–415

  3. Drive  3,105.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sanjose to Los Angelescar car 3,105.8 mi
    2d 12h
    $599–865

  4. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nandaime to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LIR - LAX
    13h 48m
    $264–1,036

  5. Fly Managua Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MGA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    14h 25m
    $283–967

  6. Bus, shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nandaime to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJO - LAX
    15h 37m
    $987–1,186

Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,588.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Sanjose, Nicaragua and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sanjose to Los Angeles via Diriamba, Terminal Tica Bus Managua, and Managua in around 4d 8h.

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