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How to get fromSan Salvador to Rio de Janeiroby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane SAL - SDU
    17h 11m
    R$1,505–6,005

  2. Bus, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SAL - GIG
    15h 2m
    R$1,413–5,521

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,467.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 11m

What companies run services between San Salvador, El Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. However, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, then fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), walk to Galeão - Terminal 2 :: Setor de Desembarque, then take the bus to BRS 1,4: Passos.

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