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How to get fromSanta Elena to Managuaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Elena to Managua by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane GUA - MGA
    2h 18m
    $238–490

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemala to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus San Salvador – Ciudad de Guatemala
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Ssv
    18h 9m
    $62–92

  3. Bus via Estanzuela

    1. Take the bus from Condado Concepción to Frontera Valle Nuevobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Chinamas to San Salvadorbus bus 406
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Managuabus bus
    18h 1m

  4. Drive 719.9 km

    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Managuacar car 719.9 km
    10h 49m
    $89–129

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Managuashuttle bus Antigua Guatemala
    16h 27m
    $183

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Salvadorbus bus Guatemala / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Managuabus bus San Salvador
    21h 38m
    $98–139

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Elena, Guatemala and Managua, Nicaragua?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Managua Airport (MGA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Elena to Managua via Condado Concepción, Frontera Valle Nuevo, Las Chinamas, and San Salvador in around 18h 1m.

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