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

The cheapest way to get from El Salvador to Petén is to bus which costs $70 - $85 and takes 17h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Salvador to Petén is to fly which takes 7h and costs $230 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between El Salvador and Petén?

No, there is no direct bus from El Salvador to Petén. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador and arriving at Flores - Santa Elena via Guatemala City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from El Salvador to Petén?

The distance between El Salvador and Petén is 664 km. The road distance is 547.5 km.

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

The best way to get from El Salvador to Petén without a car is to bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $70 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from El Salvador to Petén, including transfers.

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

El Salvador to Petén bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador station.

Bus or fly from El Salvador to Petén?

The best way to get from El Salvador to Petén is to bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $70 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $230 - $450 and takes 7h.

Where does the El Salvador to Petén bus arrive?

El Salvador to Petén bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 station.

Can I drive from El Salvador to Petén?

Yes, the driving distance between El Salvador to Petén is 547 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from El Salvador to Petén.

Where can I stay near Petén?

There are 142+ hotels available in Petén.

El Salvador to Petén - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from El Salvador to Petén by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 – Terminal San Carlos / ...
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus Guatemala
10h 21m
$70–79
Drive 547.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from San Salvador to San Benitocar 547.5 km
10h 55m
$66–96
Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport
1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane SAL - FRS
7h
$235–445
Bus via Nueva Ocotepeque
1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Ignaciobus 137
2. Take the bus from Nueva Ocotepeque to Guatemalabus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
10h 31m
$66–90
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus San Salvador
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus GuaFlr / ...
17h 29m
$72–82
Bus to La Aurora International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Frontera Valle Nuevo to Guatemala Estación Zona 10bus
2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane GUA - FRS
7h 2m
$112–189

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 664.5 km
Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between El Salvador and Petén, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to San Benito via Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1, Guatemala City, and Flores - Santa Elena in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) 3 times a day.

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