~2h 40mTotal estimate
~€50–170Rough fare per person
Flight to San José
San Salvador → San José · about ~1h 10m in the air · ~€50–170
San Salvador → San José
El Salvador to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from San Salvador?
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About the trip from San Salvador to San José
San Salvador (El Salvador) and San José (Costa Rica) are 695 km (432 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~2h 40m door to door, for ~€50–170 per person. Without flying, it takes ~18h 50m by bus, via Managua and Chinandega. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from San Salvador to San José: ~1h 10m in the air, 695 km, ~€50–170
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: ~2h 40m, no changes, ~€50–170
- Bus, via Managua and Chinandega: ~18h 50m, 2 changes, ~€57–131
Questions
How long does it take to get from San Salvador to San José?
~2h 40m door to door by flight, direct, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from San Salvador to San José?
~€50–170 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from San Salvador to San José without flying?
Yes: by bus, via Managua and Chinandega, in ~18h 50m, for ~€57–131.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.