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How to get fromSan Salvador to Ocotalby bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Salvador to Ocotal by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Managua Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SAL - MGA
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus bus
    6h 16m
    $347–608

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Empalme Yalagüinabus bus Managua – San Salvador / ...
    10h 53m
    $31–42

  3. Drive 384.6 km

    1. Drive from San Salvador to Ocotalcar car 384.6 km
    5h 41m
    $48–69

  4. Bus, fly to Palmerola Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Palmerola Airport (XPL)plane plane SAL - XPL
    3. Take the bus from Comayagua to Toncontín Airportbus bus
    4. Drive from Toncontín Airport to Ocotalcar car
    6h 5m
    $275–511

  5. Bus, fly to Tegucigalpa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Tegucigalpa Airport (TGU)plane plane SAL - TGU
    3. Drive from Tegucigalpa Airport (TGU) to Ocotalcar car
    8h 17m
    $332–586

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 610.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between San Salvador, El Salvador and Ocotal, Nicaragua?

Tica Bus operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Empalme Yalagüina once daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 10h 36m.

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