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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Nicaragua by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane DCA - MGA
    7h 16m
    $270–1,200

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 9h
    $494–801

  3. Drive  5,367.8 km

    1. Drive from Washington to Managuacar car 5,367.8 km
    2d 18h
    $662–956

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane IAD - MGA
    9h 35m
    $342–703

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 14h
    $933–1,466

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,127.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Nicaragua?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Managua Airport (MGA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Colegio Cristo Rey via Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Sage Rd @ Alabama St, Houston, Managua, and Panadería Norma in around 5d 9h.

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