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How to get fromEl Salvador to Californiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from El Salvador to California by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Cuscatlán International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAL - LAX
    8h 36m
    $302–848

  2. Bus to La Aurora International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frontera Valle Nuevo to Guatemala Estación Zona 10bus bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GUA - LAX
    13h 9m
    $169–512

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    4. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 13h
    $752–1,412

  4. Drive 2,769 mi

    1. Drive from San Salvador to Los Angelescar car 2,769 mi
    2d 4h
    $506–730

  5. Fly Cuscatlán International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAL - SFO
    9h 23m
    $516–999

  6. Fly Cuscatlán International Airport to Tijuana International Airport

    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane SAL - TIJ
    12h 53m
    $338–908

  7. Fly Cuscatlán International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAL - OAK
    8h 49m
    $439–942

  8. Fly Cuscatlán International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SAL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $255–899

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Los Angelesbus bus
    3d 16h
    $291–382

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,364.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between El Salvador and California, USA?

Volaris El Salvador, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Buses USA Tours operates a bus from San Salvador to Los Angeles once a week. Tickets cost $290–380 and the journey takes 3d 15h.

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