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How to get fromSan Salvador to Montevideoby bus, plane, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from San Salvador to Montevideo by bus, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Carrasco International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane SAL - MVD
    14h 35m
    $501–751

  2. Bus, fly to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP)plane plane SAL - AEP
    3. Take the carferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry
    20h 11m
    $502–1,023

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,462.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between San Salvador, El Salvador and Montevideo, Uruguay?

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Montevideo. However, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), walk to Montevideo Airport, then take the shuttle to Montevideo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP), walk to 4029 Obligado Rafael Av.Costanera, take the bus to 1393 Ramos Mejia Jose Maria Dr. Av., walk to Puerto Madero, then take the car ferry to Puerto Montevideo.

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