How To Get From Guatemala City to San Salvador Best Way – You can go by plane, bus and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Guatemala City to San Salvador?
The distance from Guatemala City to San Salvador is 285 kilometers. Click here to book online Guatemala activities and day trips
The travel time by car from Guatemala City to San Salvador is around 5 hours and 30 minutes. You will have to cross the border but it’s a really fast and easy process. Read here how to get from San Salvador to Guatemala City the reverse way
What Is The Best Way From Guatemala City to San Salvador?
The best way from Guatemala City to San Salvador is by plane for $65-80 USD and it will take 45 minutes.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Guatemala City to San Salvador?
The cheapest way from Guatemala City to San Salvador is by bus for $35 USD you can book online and it will take around 6 hours.
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WHERE TO STAY IN EL SALVADOR
You can stay in a dorm expect to pay $10 USD per night. Those who want to feel much comfier staying in mid-budget hotels can cost you $30 USD. If you prefer more luxury starts from $60 USD.
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HOW TO GET FROM GUATEMALA CITY TO SAN SALVADOR
BY PLANE FROM GUATEMALA CITY TO SAN SALVADOR (BEST WAY)
The best way from Guatemala City to San Salvador is by plane for $65-80 USD. There are a few daily direct flights and it will take 45 minutes.
It will depend on how long in advance you are booking as the sooner you do you will get cheaper prices.
BY BUS FROM GUATEMALA CITY TO SAN SALVADOR (CHEAPEST WAY)
The bus from Guatemala City to San Salvador is the best way for travelers you can book online. There are a few direct buses leaving every day.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM GUATEMALA CITY TO SAN SALVADOR
The bus from Guatemala City to San Salvador schedule is starting at 6 am to 3 30 pm from Transportes del Sol Bus Terminal (check here the exact location in Google Maps) and gets to San Salvador at Transportes del Sol Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps)
The bus fare is $35 USD you can book online and it will take 6 hours
PUBLIC BUS FROM GUATEMALA TO EL SALVADOR
The cheapest way from Guatemala to El Salvador is by local bus called Chicken Buses. There are no direct public buses going, only shared vans or shuttle buses for tourists (you can book online).
We didn’t take chicken buses but it will take longer than 6 hours and it will cost a little bit cheaper than taking the direct bus.
CAR RENTAL IN GUATEMALA
There are many options for renting a car in Guatemala. But for this time with a border crossing between Guatemala and El Salvador, I wouldn’t recommend renting a car and I would choose a shared van or a bus if you are on a budget. Or a private transfer if you wish for more comfort.
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