There are 7 ways to get from Managua to California by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MGA - LAX
11h 44m$236–709Bus
- Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
4d 6h$341–400Drive 3,055.1 mi
- Drive from Managua to Los Angelescar 3,055.1 mi
2d 12h$607–876Fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MGA - SFO
11h 58m$465–1,008Fly to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MGA - SAN
12h 45m$347–1,350Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MGA - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
13h$315–1,158Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MGA - SNA
14h 56m$301–1,151
Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua to California is to bus which costs $340 - $400 and takes 4 days 6h.
The fastest way to get from Managua to California is to fly which takes 11h 44m and costs $230 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to California. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at Hill / 2nd via Olympic / Union. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 6h.
The distance between Managua and California is 2562 miles. The road distance is 3072.9 miles.
The best way to get from Managua to California without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 6h and costs $340 - $400.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Managua to California, including transfers.
Managua to California bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, depart from Managua station.
The best way to get from Managua to California is to fly which takes 11h 44m and costs $230 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $400 and takes 4 days 6h.
Managua to California bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
California is 2h behind Managua. It is currently 2:59 AM in Managua and 12:59 AM in California.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and California, USA?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Buses USA Tours operates a bus from Managua to Los Angeles once a week. Tickets cost $340–400 and the journey takes 4d 6h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Managua Airport to Ontario International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Managua Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–600
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–950
Flights from Managua Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,500
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Salvador, Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,800
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Managua Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Salvador, Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,800
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 213 368 1172
- info@boletosdebus.com
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Managua to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $340–400
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Managua to California is 3073 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Managua to California.
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