How much is the bus ticket from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

The cheapest coach tickets from San Salvador to Guatemala City start from £28. The average price for this route is around £28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

The average bus journey time from San Salvador to Guatemala City is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 106 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Transporte del Sol .

Which bus companies service the San Salvador to Guatemala City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Transporte del Sol , Guatego , Pullmantur .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

The earliest bus departs from San Salvador to Guatemala City at 05:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

A bus journey from San Salvador to Guatemala City produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Transporte del Sol , with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Guatego has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

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 San Salvador to Guatemala City?

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.

Bus San Salvador to Guatemala City from £27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Salvador to Guatemala City on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Terminal De Occidente	5h 30m	11:30	Metroplaza Guatemala	Cheapest
Bus	06:00	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	10:45	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Terminal De Occidente	5h 30m	11:30	Metroplaza Guatemala	No tags
Bus	07:00	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	11:45	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags
Bus	06:00	Sheraton Presidente Hotel	5h 30m	11:30	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags

Next departures from San Salvador to Guatemala City on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Terminal De Occidente	5h 30m	11:30	Metroplaza Guatemala	Cheapest
Bus	06:00	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	10:45	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Terminal De Occidente	5h 30m	11:30	Metroplaza Guatemala	No tags
Bus	07:00	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	11:45	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags
Bus	06:00	Sheraton Presidente Hotel	5h 30m	11:30	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags

Next departures from San Salvador to Guatemala City on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Terminal De Occidente	5h 30m	11:30	Metroplaza Guatemala	Cheapest
Bus	06:00	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	10:45	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Terminal De Occidente	5h 30m	11:30	Metroplaza Guatemala	No tags
Bus	07:00	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	11:45	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags
Bus	06:00	Sheraton Presidente Hotel	5h 30m	11:30	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 19:03 CST.

Get from San Salvador to Guatemala City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

5h 30mAverage duration

106 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Transporte del Sol

3.5/527 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi0.9

Users have highlighted the efficiency and friendliness of the staff, noting that their experience was enhanced by a comfortable bus ride. The service received high praise for its excellence, with additional appreciation for affordable ticket prices and safe driving practices. Overall, customers were very satisfied with their travel experience.

Transporte del Sol San Salvador Guatemala City recent customer reviews

Very efficient. Friendly staff. Comfortably bus and excellent service!

Adam E.

21 February 2025

cheap ticket, safe drive, hospitality attendant, good service, excellent!

Hama 蛤.

11 December 2024

Guatego

3.5/56 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.5

Users have shared positive feedback about their travel experiences, highlighting the friendly staff and comfortable seating. The journey was smooth with an early arrival and efficient border procedures. However, some travelers noted that communication could be challenging due to language barriers when explanations were given too quickly in Spanish.

Guatego San Salvador Guatemala City recent customer reviews

The staff were lovely, the seats were very comfortable and the driver was a safe driver. I felt very comfortable throughout

Fiona J.

8 August 2025

Very fluent route, arrived even earlier than planned, good explanation at border (also very quick), food was not that nice and person on the bus spoke very quick (im not spanish) even after I told 2 times I don’t know what he said he kept saying it super fast without trying to explain it

Anthony D.

18 April 2025

Pullmantur

GT Bus Companies: FlixBus, Rider Express, Orléans Express, Cometa, Megabus, Transporte del Sol, Guatego

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Salvador, SV to Guatemala City

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Salvador to Guatemala City start from £28. The average price for this route is around £28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
The average bus journey time from San Salvador to Guatemala City is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 106 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Transporte del Sol.
Which bus companies service the San Salvador to Guatemala City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Transporte del Sol, Guatego, Pullmantur.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
The earliest bus departs from San Salvador to Guatemala City at 05:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
A bus journey from San Salvador to Guatemala City produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Transporte del Sol, with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Guatego has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
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 San Salvador to Guatemala City?
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.

Best price found

27/11

£27

28/11

£27

Today

£27

30/11

£27

01/12

£27

02/12

£27

03/12

£28

04/12

£27

The cheapest trip from San Salvador, SV to Guatemala City was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Salvador, SV to Guatemala City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £27 to £69 for a bus ticket from San Salvador, SV to Guatemala City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-11-30.

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.