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How to get fromLake Atitlán to El Salvadorby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Atitlán to El Salvador by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus via Santa Ana

    best
    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Apopabus bus 276
    5h 15m

  2. Drive 317.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Atitlán to San Salvadorcar car 317.1 km
    5h 10m
    $39–56

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane GUA - SAL
    5h 40m
    $249–776

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala to Antigua Guatemalabus bus AntStCrLg / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvadorshuttle bus Ssv
    8h 34m
    $275

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    5h 19m
    $53

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Atitlán to El Salvador.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and El Salvador?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Atitlán to San Salvador via Panajachel, Santa Ana, Apopa, and Apopa in around 5h 15m.

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