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General Information
Otherwise, regular passenger traffic between coastal
cities is non-existent.
Currently, there are very few ferries and cruiseships
arriving with tourists from abroad to the Port of
Acajutla. However, this number is expected to
increase as tourism develops.
Railroad
The National Railroad of El Salvador (FENADESAL)
provides the population of the capital city with a
passenger train service.
Last year, at least 224,727 passengers who benefited
from using the train. The FENADESAL Passenger
Train Service runs twice a day (round trip), leaving
San Salvador to Ciudad Delgado all the way to
the Municipality of Apopa and vice-versa. With the
exception of this line, trains are not used. Other
purposes of commuting are done on the highways.
There are long-term studies being conducted for the
purpose of creating a regional connecting system of
high speed trains.
Fenadesal national railway company (CEPA)
Taxi
There is a great availability of taxis in San Salvador
which can cost from $3. It is recommended to
negotiate the price with the driver at first. Although
the vast majority of taxis are reliable, it is better to
use taxis that are part of a fleet. Just raise your hand
so that they stop at any point of the road. Generally
the hotel taxis are slightly more expensive and tend
to be inflexible when negotiating the price. As a
guide, going between the aiport and San Salvador
costs about $25.00 USD.
ATTENTION
Use a taxi or rent a car before using
an urban bus. Urban buses are more
used by locals than foreigners.
Buses
International Route Buses
There are numerous companies such as Pullmantur,
Ticabus, and King Quality that regularly commute
to San Salvador from the neighboring countries