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How to get fromSan Salvador to Lívingstonby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from San Salvador to Lívingston by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Ignaciobus bus 137
    2. Take the bus from Esquipulas to Rio Dulcebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rio Dulce to Livingstonferry ferry
    9h 24m
    $37–40

  2. Bus, ferry via Guatemala City #2

    cheapest
    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 Río Dulcebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rio Dulce to Livingstonferry ferry
    13h 54m
    $34–56

  3. Bus, ferry via Guatemala City

    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 Puerto Barriosbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Barrios to Livingstonferry ferry
    13h 45m

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  • Distance: 396.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Lívingston. However, you can take the bus to San Ignacio, drive to Nueva Ocotepeque, take the bus to Esquipulas, take the bus to Rio Dulce, walk to Rio Dulce, then take the ferry to Livingston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Livingston via Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1, Litegua Bus Station, Puerto Barrios, and Puerto Barrios in around 13h 45m.

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