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How to get fromLos Angeles to El Salvadorby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to El Salvador by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LAX - SAL
    8h 33m
    $303–848

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane LAX - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala Estación Zona 10 to Frontera Valle Nuevobus bus
    12h 37m
    $170–512

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3d 9h
    $743–1,391

  4. Drive 4,433.3 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Salvadorcar car 4,433.3 km
    2d 4h
    $503–727

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane ONT - SAL
    9h 5m
    $259–912

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane BUR - SAL
    10h 42m
    $392–844

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus bus
    3d 15h
    $293–376

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,804.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and El Salvador?

Volaris El Salvador, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Buses USA Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Salvador once a week. Tickets cost $290–380 and the journey takes 3d 15h.

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