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How to get fromJalapa to San Salvadorby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jalapa to San Salvador by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jalapa to San Cristobal Fronterataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from San Cristobal Frontera to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Apopabus bus 276
    4h 8m

  2. Drive 174.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jalapa to San Salvadorcar car 174.1 km
    2h 39m
    $21–31

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Jalapa to Chalchuapacar car
    2. Take the bus from Chalchuapa to San Salvadorbus bus 456
    3h 10m

  4. Drive, bus via Metapán

    1. Drive from Jalapa to Metapáncar car
    2. Take the bus from Metapán to San Salvadorbus bus 201
    4h 20m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 192.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Jalapa, Guatemala and San Salvador, El Salvador?

There is no direct connection from Jalapa to San Salvador. However, you can take the taxi to San Cristobal Frontera, take the bus to Santa Ana, take the bus to Apopa, walk to Apopa, then take the line 125 bus to San Salvador. Alternatively, you can drive from Jalapa to San Salvador in around 2h 39m.

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