What is the cheapest way to get from California to Managua?

The cheapest way to get from California to Managua is to fly which costs $250 - $650 and takes 10h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Managua?

The fastest way to get from California to Managua is to fly which takes 10h 43m and costs $250 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between California and Managua?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Managua. However, there are services departing from Spring / 1st and arriving at Managua via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.

How far is it from California to Managua?

The distance between California and Managua is 4098 km. The road distance is 4917.1 km.

How do I travel from California to Managua without a car?

The best way to get from California to Managua without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 7h and costs $340 - $410.

How long does it take to get from California to Managua?

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from California to Managua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Managua bus from?

California to Managua bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.

Bus or fly from California to Managua?

The best way to get from California to Managua is to fly which takes 10h 43m and costs $250 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $410 and takes 4 days 7h.

Where does the California to Managua bus arrive?

California to Managua bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, arrive at Managua station.

What is the time difference between California and Managua?

Managua is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 12:53 PM in California and 2:53 PM in Managua.

Can I drive from California to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Managua is 4917 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from California to Managua.

Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 104+ hotels available in Managua.

California to Managua - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from California to Managua by plane, train, bus, 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 Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane LAX - MGA
10h 43m
$251–613
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SNA - MGA
13h 35m
$206–856
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus
3d 21h
$439–756
Drive 4,917.1 km
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Managuacar 4,917.1 km
2d 12h
$607–876
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SFO - MGA
11h 6m
$420–963
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SAN - MGA
11h 26m
$292–1,205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
4d 7h
$342–402

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

59Weekly Planes

9h 32mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,098.3 km
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between California, USA and Managua, Nicaragua?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Buses USA Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to Managua once a week. Tickets cost $340–400 and the journey takes 4d 6h.

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