There are 4 ways to get from El Progreso to Managua 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- Fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SAP - MGA
3h 23m$547–1,355Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus Terminal Managua – Terminal San Pedro Sula
11h$40–60Drive 557 km
- Drive from El Progreso to Managuacar 557 km
8h 32m$72–104Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from El Progreso to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Managua
17h 36m
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Progreso to Managua is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from El Progreso to Managua is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $500 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from El Progreso to Managua. However, there are services departing from El Progreso and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus Managua via Terminal Metropolitana de Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between El Progreso and Managua is 447 km. The road distance is 557 km.
The best way to get from El Progreso to Managua without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from El Progreso to Managua, including transfers.
El Progreso to Managua bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses station.
The best way to get from El Progreso to Managua is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 11h.
El Progreso to Managua bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus Managua station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Progreso to Managua is 557 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from El Progreso to Managua.
What companies run services between El Progreso, Honduras and Managua, Nicaragua?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., CM Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, Tica Bus operates a bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Terminal Tica Bus Managua once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport to Managua Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport to Managua Airport via Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Terminal Tica Bus Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Tica Bus
- Phone
- +504 2448-1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes Kamaldy
Bus from El Progreso to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Transportes Kamaldy
- Phone
- +504 3210 1599
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mirna express
Bus from El Progreso to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Mirna express
- Phone
- +504 2444 3822
- Website
- Cotraipbal
Bus from El Progreso to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Cotraipbal
- Phone
- +504 8763 1410
- [email protected]
- Website
- Guacamayos Tours
Shuttle from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Guacamayos Tours
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