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How to get fromGuatemala City to El Salvadorby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus via Estanzuela

    best
    1. Take the bus from Guatemala Estación Zona 10 to Frontera Valle Nuevobus bus San Salvador / ...
    2. Take the bus from Las Chinamas to San Salvadorbus bus 406
    5h 27m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación Zona 10 to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus Aguilar Batres Z 12 – Terminal San Carlos
    5h 32m
    $19–29

  3. Drive 228.5 km

    1. Drive from Guatemala City to San Salvadorcar car 228.5 km
    3h 35m
    $28–40

  4. Line 13 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tipografía to Fuerza Aereabus bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane GUA - SAL
    3h 37m
    $225–585

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Salvadorbus bus Guatemala / ...
    8h 5m
    $35–68

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Guatemala Estación Zona 10 to San Salvador via Frontera Valle Nuevo and Las Chinamas in around 5h 27m.

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