How far is Guatemala City from San Salvador?

About 109 miles (175 km) separate Guatemala City and San Salvador.

Bus Guatemala City to San Salvador from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Guatemala City to San Salvador on November 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00am	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	4h 45m	10:45am	Hotel Sheraton President	CheapestFastest
7:00am	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	4h 45m	11:45am	Hotel Sheraton President	No tags
1:30pm	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	4h 45m	6:15pm	Hotel Sheraton President	No tags
2:30pm	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	4h 45m	7:15pm	Hotel Sheraton President	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 4:40 PM CST.

Get from Guatemala City to San Salvador

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Guatemala City to San Salvador, SV: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57

Average bus trip duration4h 45m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure6:00am

Distance103 miles (165 km)

Latest bus departure8:00pm

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Guatego

4/55 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

Transporte del Sol

3.5/527 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi0.9

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the power outlets. Transporte del Sol ticket prices on this trip start at $35

Transporte del Sol Guatemala City San Salvador recent customer reviews

Overall the journey was fine, but I was disappointed by the indifference of the company to extortion by cambistas at the Guatemalan border, who took money from travellers illegally. They stood next to us and made it look legitimate. A warning during the journey would have been sufficient. Surely they should take greater care of paying passengers and potential future clients?

Mateusz B.

October 30, 2024

SV bus companies: FlixBus, Rider Express, Citiliner, Orléans Express, Cometa, Megabus, Transporte del Sol

Guatemala City to San Salvador Bus

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

Best price found

10/29

$88

10/30

$52

Today

$52

11/01

$52

11/02

$52

11/03

$52

11/04

$52

11/05

$52

The cheapest trip from Guatemala City to San Salvador, SV was searched and found on Oct 30, 2025 with a price of $52

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, SV, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $88 for a bus ticket from Guatemala City to San Salvador, SV based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-01.

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