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How to get fromSan Salvador to Jalapaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Salvador to Jalapa by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Candelaria de la Frontera

    best
    1. Take the bus from Apopa to Santa Anabus bus 276
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Cristobal Fronterabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from San Cristobal Frontera to Jalapataxi taxi
    4h 16m

  2. Drive 174.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Salvador to Jalapacar car 174.3 km
    2h 36m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    7h 55m
    $57–88

  4. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $56–88

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Chalchuapabus bus 456
    2. Drive from Chalchuapa to Jalapacar car
    3h 23m

  6. Bus, drive via Metapán

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Metapánbus bus 201
    2. Drive from Metapán to Jalapacar car
    4h 41m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Jalapa. However, you can take the line 125 bus to Apopa, walk to Apopa, take the bus to Santa Ana, take the bus to San Cristobal Frontera, then take the taxi to Jalapa. Alternatively, you can drive from San Salvador to Jalapa in around 2h 36m.

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