Bus Tickets from San José, CR to San Salvador, SV

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Next departures for San José to San Salvador on November 2
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Transporte del Sol
    		Terminal 7-10 San José
    		AGUA SALADANo tags
    Transporte del Sol
      		Terminal 7-10 San José
      		SAN SALVADORNo tags
      Transporte del Sol
        		Terminal 7-10 San José
        		AGUA SALADANo tags
        Transporte del Sol
          		Terminal 7-10 San José
          		SAN SALVADORNo tags
          Transporte del Sol
            		Terminal 7-10 San José
            		SAN SALVADORNo tags

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            Get from San José to San Salvador

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 23 hours, and with fares starting at just US$80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1bus per day
            23hAverage Duration
            700 kmDistance
            17kgCO₂ emissions

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

            Average Ticket PriceUS$80
            Average Bus Trip Duration23h
            Number of daily buses1
            Earliest bus departure1:00am
            Distance699 km

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

            1. What is the distance between San José and San Salvador?

              The distance between San José and San Salvador is around 700 km (434 miles).

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