There are 5 ways to get from El Progreso to San Salvador by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane SAP - SAL
2h 9m$337–755Bus via Nueva Ocotepeque
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Nueva Ocotepequebus Guatemala / ...
- Take the bus from San Ignacio to San Salvadorbus 119 San Salvador / ...
5h 54m$13–52Drive 371.2 km
- Drive from El Progreso to San Salvadorcar 371.2 km
5h 23m$52–74Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus Terminal San Carlos – Terminal San Pedro Sula
6h 55m$30–50Bus #2
- Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus Sps
11h 25m$25–40
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Progreso to San Salvador is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from El Progreso to San Salvador is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $330 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from El Progreso to San Salvador. However, there are services departing from El Progreso and arriving at San Salvador via Terminal Metropolitana de Buses and San Ignacio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between El Progreso and San Salvador is 316 km. The road distance is 371.2 km.
The best way to get from El Progreso to San Salvador without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from El Progreso to San Salvador, including transfers.
El Progreso to San Salvador bus services, operated by Transportes Congolón, depart from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses station.
The best way to get from El Progreso to San Salvador is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $330 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Nueva Ocotepeque, which costs $13 - $55 and takes 5h 54m.
El Progreso to San Salvador bus services, operated by Transportes Congolón, arrive at Nueva Ocotepeque station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Progreso to San Salvador is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from El Progreso to San Salvador.
What companies run services between El Progreso, Honduras and San Salvador, El Salvador?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Progreso to San Salvador via Terminal Metropolitana de Buses, Nueva Ocotepeque, and San Ignacio in around 5h 54m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
- Phone
- +504 3247 0793
- Website
- Transportes Congolón
Bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Nueva Ocotepeque
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–50
- Schedules at
- Transportes Congolón
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