What is the cheapest way to get from El Salvador to Mexico?

The cheapest way to get from El Salvador to Mexico is to bus which costs $1700 - $2100 and takes 27h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Salvador to Mexico?

The fastest way to get from El Salvador to Mexico is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $3600 - $9500.

Is there a direct bus between El Salvador and Mexico?

No, there is no direct bus from El Salvador to Mexico. However, there are services departing from San Salvador and arriving at México City via Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas and Tuxtla Gutiérrez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.

How far is it from El Salvador to Mexico?

The distance between El Salvador and Mexico is 1320 km. The road distance is 1548.4 km.

How do I travel from El Salvador to Mexico without a car?

The best way to get from El Salvador to Mexico without a car is to bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez which takes 24h 25m and costs $2400 - $3500.

How long does it take to get from El Salvador to Mexico?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from El Salvador to Mexico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Salvador to Mexico bus from?

El Salvador to Mexico bus services, operated by Eterna Primavera, depart from San Salvador station.

Bus or fly from El Salvador to Mexico?

The best way to get from El Salvador to Mexico is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $3600 - $9500. Alternatively, you can bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez, which costs $2400 - $3500 and takes 24h 25m.

Where does the El Salvador to Mexico bus arrive?

El Salvador to Mexico bus services, operated by Eterna Primavera, arrive at Panajachel station.

Can I drive from El Salvador to Mexico?

Yes, the driving distance between El Salvador to Mexico is 1548 km. It takes approximately 19h 21m to drive from El Salvador to Mexico.

Where can I stay near Mexico?

There are 3666+ hotels available in Mexico.

El Salvador to Mexico - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Salvador to Mexico by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane SAL - MEX
5h 4m
$3,603–9,127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus Tapachula / ...
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to México Citybus
27h 22m
$1,703–2,053
Bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez
1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus
2. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
4. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to México Citybus
24h 25m
$2,463–3,433
Drive 1,548.4 km
1. Drive from San Salvador to Mexico Citycar 1,548.4 km
19h 21m
$2,759–3,985
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Guatemala Aguilar Batresbus
2. Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to México TAPObus
37h 10m
$2,706–4,416

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights

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Distance: 1,320.1 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between El Salvador and Mexico?

Volaris El Salvador, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Aeroméxico fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Salvador to Merced via Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, México City, and Balbuena in around 24h 25m.

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