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How to get fromSan Salvador to Cabo Verdeby bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Salvador to Cabo Verde by bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane SAL - RAI
    24h 22m
    $1,412–2,015

  2. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly to Amílcar Cabral International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID)plane plane GUA - SID
    30h 44m
    $920–2,472

  3. Bus to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly to Amílcar Cabral International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID)plane plane SAL - SID
    25h 59m
    $1,108–1,710

  4. Bus to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly to Cesária Évora Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE)plane plane SAL - VXE
    31h 21m
    $1,420–2,725

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,085Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,091.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 22m

What companies run services between San Salvador, El Salvador and Cabo Verde?

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Cabo Verde. However, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), then take the taxi to Praia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), then take the taxi to Espargos.

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