Buses to San Salvador
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of San Salvador, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Salvador to Santa Ana | El Salvador | 52 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| San Salvador to Jutiapa | Guatemala | 101 km (62 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| San Salvador to San Miguel | El Salvador | 111 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| San Salvador to Chiquimula | Guatemala | 130 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| San Salvador to Jalapa | Guatemala | 136 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| San Salvador to Villa Canales | Guatemala | 170 km (106 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| San Salvador to Petapa | Guatemala | 174 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| San Salvador to Villa Nueva | Guatemala | 177 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| San Salvador to Siguatepeque | Honduras | 178 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| San Salvador to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 178 km (111 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| San Salvador to Chinautla | Guatemala | 181 km (112 mi) | about 3 h 30 min |
| San Salvador to Mixco | Guatemala | 185 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 35 min |
| San Salvador to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 22 h 26 min |
| San Salvador to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 22 h 15 min |
| San Salvador to Puebla | Mexico | 1,131 km (703 mi) | about 20 h 33 min |
| San Salvador to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,240 km (771 mi) | about 22 h 30 min |
| San Salvador to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 25 h 38 min |
| San Salvador to Mérida | Mexico | 811 km (504 mi) | about 14 h 48 min |
| San Salvador to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 22 h 28 min |
| San Salvador to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,224 km (761 mi) | about 22 h 13 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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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.