San Salvador to Guatemala City

San Salvador to Guatemala City

San Salvador
Guatemala City
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San Salvador to Guatemala City Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Authentic Guatemala
Van 6pax
Any time
+9h 30m
$300.00
Bus
Transporte del Sol
Business Class
05:00
11:00
$29.75
Bus
Cristobal Colon
Luxury
05:30
10:50
$31.50
Bus
Pullmantur
Tourist AC
06:00
11:30
$34.70
Bus
La Vencedora
Tourist
06:30
11:30
$30.00
Bus
Cristobal Colon
First Class
07:00
12:20
$18.00
Bus
Cristobal Colon
First Class
07:30
12:50
$18.00
Bus
Pullmantur
Tourist AC
14:00
19:30
$34.70
Bus
Transporte del Sol
Business Class
15:00
21:00
$29.75
Bus
Cristobal Colon
First Class
18:00
23:20
$18.00
Bus
Cristobal Colon
First Class
18:30
23:50
$18.00

How to get from San Salvador to Guatemala City

When you want to get from San Salvador to Guatemala City, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 526.43. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 156.20.

How far is San Salvador from Guatemala City?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Salvador to Guatemala City. Your trip will be a total of 397 miles (638 km). The flying distance is 397 miles (638 km).

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

The travel time from San Salvador to Guatemala City can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 14 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from San Salvador to Guatemala City varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 156.20 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 526.43.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from San Salvador to Guatemala City:

  • Plane tickets - USD 222.00 to USD 526.00;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 156.00 to USD 460.00.

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from San Salvador to Guatemala City depart during the day - there are approximately 19 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from San Salvador to Guatemala City any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from San Salvador to Guatemala City. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 222.00.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from San Salvador to Guatemala City

Avianca, Avianca, Avianca

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from San Salvador to Guatemala City. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 156.00.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from San Salvador to Guatemala City

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Salvador to Guatemala City? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users took a plane.

Transportation from San Salvador to Guatemala City

Facts about the transport from San Salvador to Guatemala City

Cheapest Transport$156
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day25
Distance638 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvianca, Avianca, Avianca, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver