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Six ways to Travel from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador

Composite routes from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador

Cheapest
5 h 39 min
Car
389 km.
from $21
Other
5 h 39 min
Rideshare
389 km.
from $14.80
10 h 19 min
280 km.
from $50.59
9 h 12 min
280 km.
from $42.74
5 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
280 km.
from $205.05
12 h 15 min
280 km.
from $68.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$305.71
Plane from Quetzaltenango to El
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$17.83–$280.23

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$305.71
Plane from Quetzaltenango to El
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$280.23

TAG Airlines

Website:
tag.com.gt/
Plane from Quetzaltenango to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$420.35

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$140.12
Plane from Quetzaltenango to El
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$165.59

Bus operators

Autobuses FDN (Fuente Del Norte)

Phone:
+502 7947 7070
Email:
Website:
transportesfuentedelnorte.com/
Bus from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$19.11

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$70.06

Transportes Starbus

Phone:
+502 2471 0952
Website:
mmcorporacion.com/?page_id=496
Bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$30.57

Cataleya

Phone:
+502 7960 0089
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076429260579
Bus from Quetzaltenango Xela to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.62

Transportes Marquensita

Phone:
+502 2251 6944
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transportesmarquensita/
Bus from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.95

Infini Tours

Phone:
+503 7223 2638
Email:
Website:
infinitours.co/
Bus from Guatemala City to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$143.95

Transportes KING Quality, S.A.

Phone:
+502 4508 3187
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092349501144
Bus from Guatemala to El
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.88

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador?

The cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador is to bus which costs $29.35 - $81.52 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador?

The fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Quetzaltenango and San Salvador?

No, there is no direct bus from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador. However, there are services departing from Quetzaltenango and arriving at Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus via Don Bosco and Guatemala Aguilar Batres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador?

The distance between Quetzaltenango and San Salvador is 447 km. The road distance is 390 km.

How do I travel from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador without a car?

The best way to get from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador without a car is to bus via Guatemala City which takes 9h 12m and costs $32.61 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quetzaltenango to San Salvador bus from?

Quetzaltenango to San Salvador bus services, operated by Transportes Marquensita, depart from Quetzaltenango station.

Bus or fly from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador?

The best way to get from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador is to bus via Guatemala City which takes 9h 12m and costs $32.61 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65.22 - $293.48 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Quetzaltenango to San Salvador bus arrive?

Quetzaltenango to San Salvador bus services, operated by Transportes Marquensita, arrive at Guatemala station.

Can I drive from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador?

Yes, the driving distance between Quetzaltenango to San Salvador is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Quetzaltenango to San Salvador.

Which airlines fly from Quetzaltenango Airport to El Salvador International Airport Airport?

Volaris El Salvador, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Iberia and TAG Airlines offer flights from Quetzaltenango Airport to El Salvador International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near San Salvador?

There are 225+ hotels available in San Salvador. Prices start at $49.13 per night.
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