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How to get fromSouth America to Nicaraguaby car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from South America to Nicaragua by car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Managua Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane TJA - MGA
    28h 34m
    $340–1,201

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Managua Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane VVI - MGA
    26h 30m
    $349–1,129

  3. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane VVI - SJO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle bus
    29h 25m
    $1,111–1,752

Tarija (TJA) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,980.5 km
  • Duration: 28h 34m

What companies run services between South America and Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from South America to Nicaragua. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Aeropuerto, then take the bus to La Gallera. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Aeropuerto, then take the bus to La Gallera.

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