Guatemala City to San Salvador

Guatemala City to San Salvador

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Guatemala City to San Salvador Schedule

Guatemala City to San Salvador Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Authentic Guatemala Standard 3pax Any timeGTQ 2,154
Avianca Economy #AV74705:45 - 06:35GTQ 530
TAG Airlines Economy #5U21306:00 - 06:55GTQ 1,024
Avianca Economy 09:50 - 06:45GTQ 2,822
Avianca Economy #AV57310:05 - 10:50GTQ 535
Avianca Economy #AV55513:20 - 14:05GTQ 535
Transporte del Sol Tourist AC 14:00 - 20:00GTQ 196
TAG Airlines Economy #5U21516:40 - 17:35GTQ 985
TAG Airlines Economy #5U21519:20 - 20:15GTQ 567
Avianca Economy #AV58920:10 - 20:55GTQ 535

Transportation from Guatemala City to San Salvador

Facts about the transport from Guatemala City to San Salvador

Cheapest Transport$46
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure5:25 凌晨
Latest Departure8:15 晚上
Departures per day8
Distance475 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAuthentic Guatemala, Avianca, La Vencedora, TAG Airlines

How to get from Guatemala City to San Salvador

Travelling between Guatemala City and San Salvador is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 419.57 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 45.09.

How long does it take to get from Guatemala City to San Salvador?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Guatemala City and San Salvador depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Guatemala City and San Salvador. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 9h 30m to reach San Salvador.

How much does it cost to get from Guatemala City to San Salvador?

Travelling between Guatemala City and San Salvador can be as cheap as USD 45.09 if you opt for a La Vencedora bus and as expensive as USD 419.57 if you buy a Authentic Guatemala taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Guatemala City and San Salvador ?

  • 4 from Guatemala City to San Salvador starting from 05:25 Guatemala City Airport until 20:15 Guatemala City Airport
  • 1 from Guatemala City to San Salvador starting from 13:00 Transporte del Sol Bus Stop until 13:00 Transporte del Sol Bus Stop
  • 3 from Guatemala City to San Salvador starting from 00:00 Guatemala City Transfer until 00:00 Guatemala City Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Guatemala City to San Salvador.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Guatemala City to San Salvador, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 78.47.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Guatemala City and San Salvador

Avianca, TAG Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Guatemala City to San Salvador overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Guatemala City and San Salvador

La Vencedora

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Guatemala City and San Salvador

Authentic Guatemala

What is the most popular transport to get from Guatemala City to San Salvador?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 83% opted for a bus
  • 17% decided to fly