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How to get fromNew Orleans to El Salvadorby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to El Salvador by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane MSY - SAL
    9h 20m
    $197–737

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane MSY - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala Estación Zona 10 to Frontera Valle Nuevobus bus
    13h 29m
    $154–671

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    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 San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    2d 11h
    $416–642

  4. Drive 3,233 km

    1. Drive from New Orleans to San Salvadorcar car 3,233 km
    41h 25m
    $367–530

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane GPT - SAL
    10h 14m
    $241–847

  6. Train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LFT - SAL
    12h 13m
    $212–694

  7. Train, bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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 San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    2d 16h
    $514–878

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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
    2d 19h
    $475–839

  9. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    3d 18h
    $365–625

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,909.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and El Salvador?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Salvador via San Antonio Bus Station, San Antonio, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Panajachel in around 2d 11h.

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