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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Tijuana is to bus which costs $4700 - $7000 and takes 3 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Managua to Tijuana is to fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $3200 - $11000.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Managua Tica Bus and arriving at Tijuana via Cojutepeque, San Salvador, Tapachula and Oaxaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Managua to Tijuana?

The distance between Managua and Tijuana is 3893 km. The road distance is 4761.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Managua to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 7h and costs $4700 - $7000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Managua to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Tijuana bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Managua to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Managua to Tijuana is to fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $3200 - $11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4700 - $7000 and takes 3 days 7h.

Where does the Managua to Tijuana bus arrive?

Managua to Tijuana bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Cojutepeque station.

What is the time difference between Managua and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 2h behind Managua. It is currently 1:56 AM in Managua and 11:56 PM in Tijuana.

Can I drive from Managua to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Tijuana is 4761 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Managua to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 593+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Managua to Tijuana - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Managua to Tijuana by plane, bus, car, or train

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 Tijuana International Airport
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1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane MGA - TIJ
11h 6m
$3,235–10,965
Bus
1. Take the bus from Managua Tica Bus to Cojutepequebus
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Oaxacabus
4. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tijuanabus
3d 7h
$4,741–6,525
Drive 4,761.1 km
1. Drive from Managua to Tijuanacar 4,761.1 km
2d 10h
$10,247–14,801
Fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MGA - SAN
13h 15m
$5,881–24,169
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MGA - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
15h 24m
$6,031–12,919
Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane MGA - MXL
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
17h 9m
$4,505–15,535
Bus via Mexico City
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus Mga
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Guatemala Aguilar Batresbus
3. Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuanabus
4d 1h
$6,236–12,490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
4d 11h
$6,586–7,946

Managua Airport (MGA) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights

13Weekly Planes

11h 11mAverage Duration

$2,342Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Managua to Tijuana.

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Distance: 3,892.9 km
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Tijuana, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Viva Aerobus fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua Tica Bus to Tijuana via Cojutepeque, Cojutepeque, San Salvador, Tapachula, and Oaxaca in around 3d 7h.

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