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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to David is to bus via Managua which costs $60 - $85 and takes 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Managua to David is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $550 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and David?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to David. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at David Panama via Terminal Tica Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

How far is it from Managua to David?

The distance between Managua and David is 600 km. The road distance is 708.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Managua to David without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 48m and costs $527 - $532.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Managua to David, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to David bus from?

Managua to David bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Managua station.

Bus or fly from Managua to David?

The best way to get from Managua to David is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $550 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 17h 12m.

Where does the Managua to David bus arrive?

Managua to David bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

What is the time difference between Managua and David?

David is 1h ahead of Managua. It is currently 3:49 PM in Managua and 4:49 PM in David.

Can I drive from Managua to David?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to David is 708 km. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Managua to David.

Where can I stay near David?

There are 50+ hotels available in David.

Managua to David - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Managua to David 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 to David
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to David (DAV)plane MGA - DAV
7h 33m
$568–619
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus Managua
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to David Panamabus San Jose
17h 12m
$61–91
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle
3. Take the bus from Uvita to Davidbus
12h 48m
$527–531
Drive 708.5 km
1. Drive from Managua to Davidcar 708.5 km
11h 15m
$97–140
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle
3. Take the bus from Uvita to Davidbus
8h 45m
$716–961
Fly to Golfito, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Golfito (GLF)plane MGA - GLF
2. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus
3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
12h 31m
$254–804
Bus via Managua
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus Managua
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Davidbus Panamá / ...
19h
$62–85

Managua Airport (MGA) to David (DAV) flights

16Weekly Planes

6h 13mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Managua to David.

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Distance: 600.4 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and David, Panama?

Copa Airlines flies from Managua Airport (MGA) to David (DAV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua to David Panama via Terminal Tica Bus in around 17h 12m.

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