What is the cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to San Salvador?

The cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to San Salvador is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 15h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nicaragua to San Salvador?

The fastest way to get from Nicaragua to San Salvador is to fly and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $340 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Nicaragua and San Salvador?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicaragua to San Salvador. However, there are services departing from Mercado Huembes Sureste and arriving at San Salvador via Managua, Frontera El Guasaule, Frontera El Amatillo, San Salvador and Ilopango. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Nicaragua to San Salvador?

The distance between Nicaragua and San Salvador is 399 km. The road distance is 488.1 km.

How do I travel from Nicaragua to San Salvador without a car?

The best way to get from Nicaragua to San Salvador without a car is to bus via Pasaquina which takes 12h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nicaragua to San Salvador?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Nicaragua to San Salvador, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicaragua to San Salvador bus from?

Nicaragua to San Salvador bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua station.

Where does the Nicaragua to San Salvador bus arrive?

Nicaragua to San Salvador bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Guasaule station.

Can I drive from Nicaragua to San Salvador?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicaragua to San Salvador is 488 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Nicaragua to San Salvador.

Where can I stay near San Salvador?

There are 415+ hotels available in San Salvador.

Nicaragua to San Salvador - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nicaragua to San Salvador by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane MGA - SAL
2. Take the bus from San Salvador Airport to San Salvadorbus
2h 50m
$349–578
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus Terminal Managua – Terminal San Carlos
15h 2m
$35–55
Bus via Pasaquina
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaulebus
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Frontera El Amatillobus Mga
3. Take the bus from Frontera El Amatillo to San Salvadorbus 346
12h 34m
Drive 488.1 km
1. Drive from Managua to San Salvadorcar 488.1 km
7h 25m
$61–87
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus Mga
16h 7m
$35–55
Shuttle, Bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to Leónshuttle Managua
2. Take the bus from León to San Salvadorbus Leon / ...
17h
$239

Managua Airport (MGA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

21Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 399.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Nicaragua and San Salvador, El Salvador?

You can take a bus from Mercado Huembes Sureste to San Salvador via Pista El Mayoreo, Managua, Guasaule, Frontera El Guasaule, Frontera El Amatillo, San Salvador, and Ilopango in around 12h 34m.

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