Rome2Rio

How to get fromTijuana to El Salvadorby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to El Salvador

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Tijuana to El Salvador by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane TIJ - SAL
    10h
    $344–849

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to México Politécnicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    2d 21h
    $169–240

  3. Bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to México Politécnicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    2d 20h
    $288–404

  4. Drive 4,269.2 km

    1. Drive from Tijuana to San Salvadorcar car 4,269.2 km
    2d 2h
    $446–644

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane SAN - SAL
    11h 48m
    $230–806

  6. Fly Tijuana International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane TIJ - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala Estación Zona 10 to Frontera Valle Nuevobus bus
    14h 21m
    $203–365

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LAX - SAL
    12h 24m

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Los Pinos to Tapachulabus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus Tapachula / ...
    3d 7h
    $181–260

  9. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    4d 7h

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tijuana to El Salvador.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,596.1 km
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and El Salvador?

Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and four other airlines fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Buenavista to San Salvador via México Politécnico, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Panajachel in around 2d 20h.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around El Salvador

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers