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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Holiday Inn Guatemala City | Sheraton Presidente Hotel | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Holiday Inn Guatemala City | Hotel Sheraton President | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Holiday Inn Guatemala City | Hotel Sheraton President | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Holiday Inn Guatemala City | Sheraton Presidente Hotel | No tags |
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Get from Guatemala City to San Salvador
The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Guatemala City to San Salvador, SV by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Guatemala City to San Salvador?
The cheapest bus tickets from Guatemala City to San Salvador start from $51. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Guatemala City to San Salvador?
The average bus travel time from Guatemala City to San Salvador is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 171 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by Transporte del Sol.
Which bus companies service the Guatemala City to San Salvador route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Guatego, Transporte del Sol, Pullmantur.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Guatemala City to San Salvador?
The earliest bus departs from Guatemala City to San Salvador at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Guatemala City to San Salvador?
A bus trip from Guatemala City to San Salvador generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Guatemala City to San Salvador?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Guatego, with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Guatemala City to San Salvador?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Guatego has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Guatemala City to San Salvador?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Guatego, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Guatemala City to San Salvador?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Guatego, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Guatemala City to San Salvador, SV was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $49To 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 $49 to $127 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 $49 which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually Guatego will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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