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

The cheapest bus tickets from San Salvador to Guatemala City start from $50. The average price for this route is around $50. 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 San Salvador to Guatemala City?

The average bus travel time from San Salvador to Guatemala City is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 171 km. The quickest bus can get 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 12 buses available per day, including services from Transporte del Sol , Guatego , Pullmantur .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

The earliest bus departs from San Salvador to Guatemala City at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.

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

A bus trip from San Salvador to Guatemala City 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 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Salvador to Guatemala City?

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 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 $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Salvador to Guatemala City on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:30pm	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	7:15pm	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Salvador to Guatemala City on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sheraton Presidente Hotel	5h 30m	11:30am	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	10:45am	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	11:45am	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Sheraton Presidente Hotel	5h 30m	7:30pm	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	6:15pm	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags

Next departures for San Salvador to Guatemala City on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sheraton Presidente Hotel	5h 30m	11:30am	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	10:45am	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	11:45am	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Sheraton Presidente Hotel	5h 30m	7:30pm	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Hotel Sheraton President	4h 45m	6:15pm	Holiday Inn Guatemala City	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:40 PM 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 $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

171 kmDistance

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.

February 21, 2025

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

Hama 蛤.

December 11, 2024

Guatego

3/57 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness4.1

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.

August 8, 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.

April 18, 2025

Pullmantur

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Salvador, SV to Guatemala City 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 San Salvador to Guatemala City?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Salvador to Guatemala City start from $50. The average price for this route is around $50. 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 San Salvador to Guatemala City?
The average bus travel time from San Salvador to Guatemala City is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 171 km. The quickest bus can get 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 12 buses available per day, including services from Transporte del Sol, Guatego, Pullmantur.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
The earliest bus departs from San Salvador to Guatemala City at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
A bus trip from San Salvador to Guatemala City 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 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Salvador to Guatemala City?
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 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

12-05

$49

12-06

$49

Today

$125

12-08

$49

12-09

$49

12-10

$49

12-11

$49

12-12

$49

The cheapest trip from San Salvador, SV to Guatemala City was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $125 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 $49 which is on 2025-12-08.

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.