There are 2 ways to get from San Salvador to Zacapa by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from San Salvador to Zacapa is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from San Salvador to Zacapa is to drive. Taking this option will cost $21 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The distance between San Salvador and Zacapa is 147 km. The road distance is 207.9 km.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from San Salvador to Zacapa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Salvador to Zacapa is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from San Salvador to Zacapa.
There are two+ hotels available in Zacapa. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 147.4 km
- Duration: 5h 25m
What companies run services between San Salvador, El Salvador and Zacapa, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from San Salvador to Zacapa via El Poy and Esquipulas in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- thebusschedule.com
Bus from San Salvador Terminal de Buses de Occidente to El Poy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Schedules at
- horariodebuses.com

- Phone
- +504 9994-1683
- informacion@rutasorientales.com
- Website
- rutasorientales.com
Bus from Esquipulas to Zacapa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- rutasorientales.com
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