Facts about the transport from San Jose to San Salvador
| Cheapest Transport | $96 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:45 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 1100 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avianca, Transporte del Sol |
San Jose to San Salvador
Best Options
$96
$156
Other Options
Transportation from San Jose to San Salvador
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Buses$ 95.14
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Flights$ 121.86
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
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How to get from San Jose to San Salvador
Travelling between San Jose and San Salvador is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 155.50 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 95.14.
How long does it take to get from San Jose to San Salvador?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 22 hours to travel between San Jose and San Salvador depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between San Jose and San Salvador. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 22h to reach San Salvador.
How much does it cost to get from San Jose to San Salvador?
Travelling between San Jose and San Salvador can be as cheap as USD 95.14 if you opt for a Transporte del Sol bus and as expensive as USD 155.50 if you buy a Avianca flight 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 San Jose and San Salvador ?
- 4 from San Jose to San Salvador starting from 05:10 Juan Santamaria Airport until 19:45 Juan Santamaria Airport
- 1 from San Jose to San Salvador starting from 01:00 Terminal 7 10 until 01:00 Terminal 7 10
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from San Jose 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 San Jose to San Salvador, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 121.86.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 San Jose and San Salvador
Avianca
Bus
Travelling from San Jose 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 San Jose and San Salvador
Transporte del Sol
What is the most popular transport to get from San Jose 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
- 100% opted for a bus