Bus Tickets from Guatemala City to San Salvador

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TomorrowApr 26
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SunApr 27
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MonApr 28
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TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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ThuMay 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Guatemala City
    Departure location: Metroplaza Guatemala
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Salvador
    Destination location: SAN SALVADOR
    Operated by: Transporte del SolTransporte del Sol
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Guatemala City
    Departure location: Metroplaza Guatemala
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Salvador
    Destination location: SAN SALVADOR
    Operated by: Transporte del SolTransporte del Sol
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Guatemala City
    Departure location: Holiday Inn Guatemala City
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Salvador
    Destination location: Hotel Sheraton President
    Operated by: GuategoGuatego
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Guatemala City
    Departure location: Metroplaza Guatemala
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Salvador
    Destination location: SAN SALVADOR
    Operated by: Transporte del SolTransporte del Sol
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Guatemala City
    Departure location: Holiday Inn Guatemala City
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Salvador
    Destination location: Hotel Sheraton President
    Operated by: GuategoGuatego
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Guatemala City to San Salvador: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$30
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 45m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance170 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Guatemala City to San Salvador Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Guatemala City to San Salvador, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Guatemala City - San Salvador

  1. How long is the bus trip from Guatemala City to San Salvador?

    The typical travel time from Guatemala City to San Salvador by bus is around 4h 45m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to San Salvador in 4h 40m

  2. How far is Guatemala City from San Salvador?

    The distance covered from Guatemala City to San Salvador is 175 km (109 miles).

  3. What is the cheapest way to go from Guatemala City to San Salvador?

    The least expensive option to go from Guatemala City to San Salvador would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$25, making this your best choice for this trip.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from Guatemala City to San Salvador?

    The bus fare from Guatemala City to San Salvador is approximately US$30.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04-23
US$52
04-24
US$30
Today
US$30
04-26
US$30
04-27
US$30
04-28
US$30
04-29
US$30
04-30
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Guatemala City to San Salvador was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of US$30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Guatemala City to San Salvador, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Guatemala City to San Salvador based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-04-26.

Usually Guatego will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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