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How to get fromQuetzaltenango Xela to San Salvadorby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Quetzaltenango Xela to San Salvador by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus via Santa Ana

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Apopabus bus 276
    6h 56m

  2. Bus via Guatemala City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus bus Gtm
    2. Take the bus from Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus San Salvador
    12h 30m
    $30–43

  3. Drive 378.1 km

    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango Xela to San Salvadorcar car 378.1 km
    5h 49m
    $46–66

  4. Shuttle, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango Xela to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane GUA - SAL
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador Airport to San Salvadorbus bus
    4h 50m
    $229–589

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    7h
    $73

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

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  • Distance: 410.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador via Panajachel, Santa Ana, Apopa, and Apopa in around 6h 56m.

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