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How to get fromEl Salvador to Lago de Atitlánby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from El Salvador to Lago de Atitlán by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus bus
    5h
    $53

  2. Drive 317.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Salvador to Panajachelcar car 317.7 km
    5h 3m
    $39–56

  3. Fly, line 13 bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SAL - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Fuerza Aerea to Torre Reformadorbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    5h 23m
    $249–776

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus Ssv
    2. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus bus AntStCrLg / ...
    8h 37m
    $275

  5. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Apopa to Santa Anabus bus 276
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachelbus bus
    5h 47m

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from El Salvador to Lago de Atitlán.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.7 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between El Salvador and Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala?

Eterna Primavera operates a bus from San Salvador to Panajachel once daily. Tickets cost $53 and the journey takes 5h.

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