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  • Departure time: 18 October at
    Departure city: San José
    Departure location: Terminal 7-10 San José
    Arrival time: 18 October at
    Destination city: San Salvador
    Destination location: SAN SALVADOR
    Operated by: Transporte del SolTransporte del Sol
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San José, CR to San Salvador, SV: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$80
Average bus trip duration22h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure01:00
Distance434 miles

San José to San Salvador Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San José, CR - San Salvador, SV

  1. How far is San Salvador from San José by coach?

    The distance between San José and San Salvador by coach is approximately 434 miles (700 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from San José to San Salvador without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

You can expect to pay from US$80 to US$80 for a bus ticket from San José, CR to San Salvador, SV based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$80, which is on 2025-08-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San José and San Salvador!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San José to San Salvador.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San José to San Salvador will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San José to San Salvador while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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