San Miguelito to Managua by bus
Managua lies 816 km (507 mi) north-west of San Miguelito, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 996 km (619 mi) of road.
| San Miguelito | Managua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Nicaragua |
| Population | 321,501 | 973,087 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
Clocks in Managua are 1 h behind San Miguelito right now, so a 14 h 54 min journey lands only 13 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Managua
Crossing from Panama into Nicaragua: money changes from the Balboa to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
Where to book buses from San Miguelito to Managua
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Staying in Managua
Our booking partner lists 165 places to stay in Managua. Of the 131 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 8 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 18,996 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Managua
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Common questions
How far is Managua from San Miguelito?
816 km (507 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Miguelito; by road roughly 996 km (619 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Miguelito to Managua by bus?
About 14 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Miguelito and Managua?
Managua is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Managua against America/Panama).
What currency do I need in Managua?
The Cordoba (NIO).
Where can I stay in Managua?
Our booking partner lists 165 places to stay in Managua, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.