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Five ways to Travel from Managua to Santa Ana

Composite routes from Managua to Santa Ana

Cheapest
8 h 11 min
Car
560 km.
from $30
Other
8 h 11 min
Rideshare
560 km.
from $7.30
11 h 17 min
412 km.
from $5.43
19 h 40 min
412 km.
from $124.48

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Augusto César Sandino International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$433.21

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$95.56
Bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$44.60

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from Managua to El
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$54.79

El Salvador Local Buses

Bus from Apopa to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Bus from Suchitoto to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.84

Ruta del Golfo

Phone:
+503 7749 7648
Email:
Website:
rutadelgolfo.com/
Bus from León to Suchitoto
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$209.85

EasyRide CR

Phone:
+1 586 310 8389
Email:
Website:
easyridecostarica.com/nicaragua-private-transportation/
Bus from Managua to León
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.08

Alfarito Tours

Phone:
+503 7491 3696
Email:
Website:
alfaritotours.com/
Bus from El Salvador International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$122.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Managua to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Santa Ana is to bus which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 19h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Managua to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Managua to Santa Ana is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 16m and costs $217.39 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at Santa Ana via San Salvador and Apopa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Managua to Santa Ana?

The distance between Managua and Santa Ana is 464 km. The road distance is 561 km.

How do I travel from Managua to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from Managua to Santa Ana without a car is to bus via Apopa which takes 11h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Managua to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Managua to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Santa Ana bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Managua to Santa Ana?

The best way to get from Managua to Santa Ana is to bus via Apopa which takes 11h 17m and costs . There are no good options to train or bus between Managua to Santa Ana.

Where does the Managua to Santa Ana bus arrive?

Managua to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at El Salvador station.

Can I drive from Managua to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Santa Ana is 561 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Managua to Santa Ana.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 142+ hotels available in Santa Ana. Prices start at $7.28 per night.
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