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How to get fromSan Salvador to Ipalaby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Salvador to Ipala by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Metapánbus bus 201
    2. Drive from Metapán to Ipalacar car
    3h 43m

  2. Drive 156.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Salvador to Ipalacar car 156.8 km
    2h 21m
    $19–28

  3. Shuttle, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Santa Anashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Jerónimobus bus
    3. Drive from San Jerónimo to Ipalacar car
    5h 26m
    $32–35

  4. Bus, drive via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Ciudad Arcebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Jerónimobus bus
    3. Drive from San Jerónimo to Ipalacar car
    4h 45m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Ipala. However, you can take the bus to Ilopango, take the line 304 bus to San Salvador, take the bus to Metapán, then drive to Ipala. Alternatively, you can drive from San Salvador to Ipala in around 2h 21m.

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