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How to get fromSan Francisco to El Salvadorby plane, subway, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to El Salvador by plane, subway, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane SFO - SAL
    9h 2m
    $645–1,447

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Hermosillobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hermosillo to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3d 21h
    $301–436

  3. Drive 5,040.6 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to San Salvadorcar car 5,040.6 km
    2d 11h
    $572–826

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane OAK - SAL
    9h 6m
    $361–743

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SFO - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala Estación Zona 10 to Frontera Valle Nuevobus bus
    13h 19m
    $372–781

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus bus
    4d 2h
    $358–489

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,319.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and El Salvador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to San Salvador via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, and San Salvador in around 4d 2h.

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