What is the cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso?

The cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso is to bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 16h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso?

The fastest way to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $490 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Nicaragua and El Progreso?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicaragua to El Progreso. However, there are services departing from Hospital Japonés and arriving at El Progreso via Managua, Frontera El Guasaule, Choluteca and Tegucigalpa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Nicaragua to El Progreso?

The distance between Nicaragua and El Progreso is 446 km. The road distance is 557 km.

How do I travel from Nicaragua to El Progreso without a car?

The best way to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso without a car is to shuttle which takes 12h 43m and costs $257.

How long does it take to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicaragua to El Progreso bus from?

Nicaragua to El Progreso bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua station.

Bus or fly from Nicaragua to El Progreso?

The best way to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $490 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Choluteca, which costs and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Nicaragua to El Progreso bus arrive?

Nicaragua to El Progreso bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Guasaule station.

Can I drive from Nicaragua to El Progreso?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicaragua to El Progreso is 557 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Nicaragua to El Progreso.

Where can I stay near El Progreso?

There are 11+ hotels available in El Progreso.

Nicaragua to El Progreso - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane MGA - SAP
6h 5m
$490–755
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Tica Bus to San Pedro Sulabus Managua
16h 42m
$40–55
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus
2. Drive from Ocotal to Danlícar
3. Take the bus from Danlí to Talangabus
4. Take the bus from Talanga to Esquíasbus
5. Drive from Esquías to El Progresocar
13h 6m
Drive 557 km
1. Drive from Managua to El Progresocar 557 km
8h 32m
$77–111
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to Leónshuttle Managua
2. Take a shuttle bus from León to San Pedro Sulashuttle Ruta 3
12h 43m
$257
Bus via Choluteca
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaulebus
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Cholutecabus Mga
3. Take the bus from Choluteca to Tegucigalpabus
4. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to El Progresobus
13h 55m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Managua Tica Bus to Tegucigalpabus Managua
2. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to El Progresobus
17h 5m
$44–64

Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nicaragua to El Progreso.

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Distance: 445.7 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Nicaragua and El Progreso, Honduras?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and American Airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Managua to El Progreso via León, San Pedro Sula, and San Pedro Sula in around 12h 43m.

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