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How to get fromEl Salvador to San Franciscoby plane, bus, subway, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from El Salvador to San Francisco by plane, bus, subway, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Cuscatlán International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAL - SFO
    9h 4m
    $644–1,447

  2. Fly Cuscatlán International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAL - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    11h 50m
    $267–950

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Hermosillobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hermosillo to San Josebus bus
    4. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    4d
    $300–437

  4. Drive 3,146.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Salvador to San Franciscocar car 3,146.5 mi
    2d 10h
    $575–830

  5. 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 58m
    $430–893

  6. Bus to La Aurora International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Frontera Valle Nuevo to Guatemala Estación Zona 10bus bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GUA - SFO
    13h 46m
    $371–781

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4d 1h
    $346–502

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,684.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between El Salvador and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Salvador to San Francisco Bus Station via San Salvador, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4d 1h.

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