Bus to Managua
Matagalpa → Managua · about 2h 30m
Flight to San José
Managua → San José · about ~45m in the air
Flight to Quito
San José → Quito · about ~1h 55m in the air
Matagalpa → Quito
Nicaragua to Ecuador · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Matagalpa?
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About the trip from Matagalpa to Quito
Matagalpa (Nicaragua) and Quito (Ecuador) are 1,675 km (1,041 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and flight, via Managua and San José: ~9h 10m door to door with 2 changes. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Bus from Matagalpa to Managua: about 2h 30m, 95 km
- Flight from Managua to San José: ~45m in the air, 340 km
- Flight from San José to Quito: ~1h 55m in the air, 1,287 km
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.