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How to get fromEl Zonte to San Juan del Surby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Zonte to San Juan del Sur by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SAL - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    5h 10m
    $490–850

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Managuabus bus San Salvador
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    19h 46m
    $64

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Tunco to Potosibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Potosi to El Viejotaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Chinandega to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surtaxi taxi
    13h 23m

  4. Drive 652.4 km

    1. Drive from El Zonte to San Juan del Surcar car 652.4 km
    9h 57m
    $81–117

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco Beach to Leónshuttle bus El Tunco
    2. Take a shuttle bus from León to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    18h 9m
    $319–329

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Zonte to San Juan del Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 523.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between El Zonte, El Salvador and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from El Zonte to San Juan del Sur via El Tunco, El Tunco Beach, and León in around 18h 9m.

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