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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to David is to bus via Liberia which costs $35 - $50 and takes 16h 35m.

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 43m and costs $130 - $550.

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 Mercado Huembes and arriving at David via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas and Terminal de buses Parrita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Managua to David?

The distance between Managua and David is 763 km. The road distance is 708.4 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 via Uvita which takes 12h 48m and costs $360 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 12h 48m 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 Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua Mercado Huembes station.

Bus or fly from Managua to David?

The best way to get from Managua to David is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Liberia, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Managua to David bus arrive?

Managua to David bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Rivas station.

What is the time difference between Managua and David?

David is 1h ahead of Managua. It is currently 2:28 AM in Managua and 3:28 AM 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 100+ hotels available in David.

Managua to David - 8 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Managua to David by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle via Uvita
best
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
$360–365
Bus via Liberia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
4. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Parritabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to Davidbus
16h 35m
$36–48
Drive 708.4 km
1. Drive from Managua to Davidcar 708.4 km
11h 15m
$97–140
Fly to David
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to David (DAV)plane MGA - DAV
7h 43m
$138–549
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle
3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
18h 41m
$537–540
Bus
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Davidbus San José
18h 55m
$57–91
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 12m
$118–513
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 44m
$519–875

Managua Airport (MGA) to David (DAV) flights

8Weekly Planes

6h 51mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Managua to David.

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Distance: 763.2 km
Duration: 12h 48m

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

Copa Airlines flies from Managua Airport (MGA) to David (DAV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to David via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas, and Terminal de buses Parrita in around 16h 35m.

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