Buses to Managua
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Managua, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managua to León | Nicaragua | 76 km (47 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Managua to Matagalpa | Nicaragua | 95 km (59 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Managua to Chinandega | Nicaragua | 110 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Managua to Danlí | Honduras | 214 km (133 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Managua to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 240 km (149 mi) | about 4 h 34 min |
| Managua to San Miguel | El Salvador | 258 km (160 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
| Managua to Catacamas | Honduras | 305 km (189 mi) | about 5 h 43 min |
| Managua to Siguatepeque | Honduras | 323 km (201 mi) | about 6 h 3 min |
| Managua to San José | Costa Rica | 340 km (211 mi) | about 6 h 21 min |
| Managua to Soyapango | El Salvador | 359 km (223 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Managua to San Salvador | El Salvador | 362 km (225 mi) | about 6 h 45 min |
| Managua to Mejicanos | El Salvador | 364 km (226 mi) | about 6 h 47 min |
| Managua to Puebla | Mexico | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 27 h 2 min |
| Managua to Mérida | Mexico | 1,046 km (650 mi) | about 19 h 1 min |
| Managua to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 539 km (335 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Managua to Cancún | Mexico | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 18 h 19 min |
| Managua to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 421 km (262 mi) | about 7 h 48 min |
| Managua to Villa Nueva | Guatemala | 539 km (335 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Managua to Tuxtla | Mexico | 900 km (559 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Managua to Mixco | Guatemala | 547 km (340 mi) | about 10 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.