There are 7 ways to get from Antigua Guatemala to Managua by plane, shuttle, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Guatemala City • 5 h 30 min
$85 - $230
Cheapest option
Bus Tica Bus • 20 h 3 min
$56 - $83
5 alternative options
Shuttle to San Salvador, fly • 8 h 48 min
$102 - $394
Bus • 17 h 42 min
$103 - $149
Bus via Sébaco • 18 h 7 min
$106 - $161
Bus Transporte del SOL • 23 h 10 min
$86 - $92
Drive • 10 h 34 min
$60 - $95
What companies run services between Antigua Guatemala and Managua, Nicaragua?
Iberia, Copa Airlines and two other airlines fly from Antigua Guatemala to Managua every 4 hours. Alternatively, Platinum Centro America operates a bus from Antigua Guatemala to Managua once daily. Tickets cost $70 - $110 and the journey takes 17 h.

- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Guatemala City to Managua via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 7 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $650
Flights from San Salvador to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $700

- Website
- taca.alternativeairlines.com
Flights from Guatemala City to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $650
Flights from San Salvador to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $700

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Guatemala City to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35 - $190

- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Guatemala City to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $320

- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from San Salvador to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30 - $250

Shuttle from Antigua Guatemala to La Libertad
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Schedules at
- traveltogt.com

- Website
- platinumcentroamerica.com
Bus from Guatemala City to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 17 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70 - $110
- Schedules at
- platinumcentroamerica.com
Bus from Guatemala City to Sébaco
- Ave. Duration
- 14 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $140
- Schedules at
- platinumcentroamerica.com

- Phone
- +505 2263 0288
Bus from Sébaco to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- facebook.com

- Website
- ticabus.com
Bus from Guatemala City to San Salvador Tica Bus San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $26
- Schedules at
- ticabus.com
Bus from San Salvador Tica Bus San Carlos to Managua Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- ticabus.com

- Website
- transportedelsol.com
Bus from Guatemala City Crowne Plaza to Managua Terminal Transporte del SOL
- Ave. Duration
- 19 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- transportedelsol.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Antigua Guatemala to Managua?
The distance between Antigua Guatemala and Managua is 555 km. The road distance is 746 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Antigua Guatemala to Managua?
The cheapest way to get from Antigua Guatemala to Managua is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 20 h 3 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Antigua Guatemala to Managua?
The quickest way to get from Antigua Guatemala to Managua is to fly which takes 5 h 30 min and costs $85 - $230.
Is there a direct bus between Antigua Guatemala and Managua?
No, there is no direct bus from Antigua Guatemala to Managua. However, there are services departing from Antigua Guatemala and arriving at Managua via Guatemala City and Sébaco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 h 7 min.
How long does it take to get from Antigua Guatemala to Managua?
It takes approximately 5 h 30 min to get from Antigua Guatemala to Managua, including transfers.