There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Nicaragua by plane, bus, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane TIJ - MGA
11h 22m$452–2,730Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SAN - MGA
13h 44m$185–721Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to León
- Take a shuttle bus from León to Managua
3d 23h$609–1,049Drive 4,754.3 km
- Drive from Tijuana to Managuacar 4,754.3 km
2d 9h$587–847Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane LAX - MGA
13h 57m$473–818Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
4d 12h$367–457
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Nicaragua is to fly which costs $180 - $750 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Nicaragua is to fly which takes 11h 22m and costs $450 - $2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Cerrajería Tenderí via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Pico / Flower, Los Angeles and Plaza Inter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 12h.
The distance between Tijuana and Nicaragua is 3904 km. The road distance is 4754.3 km.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Nicaragua without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 3 days 23h and costs $600 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Tijuana to Nicaragua, including transfers.
Tijuana to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Nicaragua is to fly which takes 11h 22m and costs $450 - $2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $460 and takes 4 days 12h.
Tijuana to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Nicaragua is 1h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 12:35 PM in Tijuana and 1:35 PM in Nicaragua.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Nicaragua?
Aeroméxico and Volaris fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Managua Airport (MGA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Cerrajería Tenderí via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / Pico, Pico / Flower, Union / Olympic, Los Angeles, Managua, and Plaza Inter in around 4d 12h.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Managua Airport via Los Angeles International Airport, San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Managua Airport via Las Vegas, San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Managua Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–750
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- [email protected]
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–460
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
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Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Nicaragua is 4754 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Tijuana to Nicaragua.
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