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How to get fromSan José to San Miguelby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to San Miguel by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane SJO - SAL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador Airport to San Miguelshuttle bus
    7h 14m

  2. Bus via Liberia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Liberia to San Miguelbus bus San José – San Salvador
    18h 30m
    $54–76

  3. Drive 773.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to San Miguelcar car 773.1 km
    11h 45m
    $104–150

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to San Miguelbus bus San José – San Salvador
    21h 25m
    $60–80

  5. Bus via Managua

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to San Miguel - Texacobus bus Mga
    24h 30m
    $61–100

San José to San Miguel by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and San Miguel, El Salvador?

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to San Miguel via Liberia and Liberia in around 18h 30m.

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