Santa Tecla to Petapa by bus
Petapa lies 166 km (103 mi) north-west of Santa Tecla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 202 km (126 mi) of road.
| Santa Tecla | Petapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Guatemala |
| Population | 124,694 | 135,447 |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) | 1,283 m (4,209 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Petapa
Crossing from El Salvador into Guatemala: money changes from the Dollar to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Santa Tecla to Petapa
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Staying in Petapa
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Common questions
How far is Petapa from Santa Tecla?
166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Tecla; by road roughly 202 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Tecla to Petapa by bus?
About 3 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Tecla and Petapa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Petapa?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.