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Quito → Matagalpa

Ecuador to Nicaragua · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Quito?

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THE JOURNEY, STEP BY STEP

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  1. Flight to San José

    Quito → San José · about ~1h 55m in the air

  2. Flight to Managua

    San José → Managua · about ~45m in the air

  3. Bus to Matagalpa

    Managua → Matagalpa · about 2h 30m

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About the trip from Quito to Matagalpa

Quito (Ecuador) and Matagalpa (Nicaragua) are 1,675 km (1,041 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via San José and Managua: ~9h 40m door to door with 2 changes. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Flight from Quito to San José: ~1h 55m in the air, 1,287 km
  2. Flight from San José to Managua: ~45m in the air, 340 km
  3. Bus from Managua to Matagalpa: about 2h 30m, 95 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.

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