Follow the two bus legs
| Leg | What to do |
|---|---|
| San Salvador to Sonsonate | Start at Terminal de Occidente and take Route 205 to Sonsonate. [source] |
| Sonsonate to Juayúa | Continue from Terminal Sedas on Route 249 toward Ahuachapán; the route runs through Juayúa. [source] |
Confirm the day’s departures before you leave Terminal de Occidente. Keep Juayúa written down and say the destination before boarding Route 249. [source]
Make the connection in Sonsonate
Route 249 leaves Terminal Sedas for the corridor through Juayúa toward Ahuachapán. [source] After arriving in Sonsonate, ask how to reach Terminal Sedas, then confirm Juayúa before boarding.
Prepare the return before your visit
The return connection uses Route 249 from Juayúa to Sonsonate, then Route 205 to Terminal de Occidente. [source] Before sightseeing, confirm the current Sonsonate-bound stop and the day’s remaining departures. In Sonsonate, confirm the transfer to Terminal de Occidente.
Continue planning the Ruta de las Flores
Use the Ruta de las Flores guide to compare Juayúa with Apaneca, Concepción de Ataco, Salcoatitán and Nahuizalco. The transport overview lists other western connections, and the best time to visit guide helps place the trip within a longer itinerary.
Common questions
How do I get from San Salvador to Juayúa by bus?
Start at Terminal de Occidente and take Route 205 to Sonsonate. [source] Continue from Terminal Sedas on Route 249 toward Ahuachapán for Juayúa. [source] Confirm the day’s departures before leaving, keep Juayúa written down and say the destination before boarding the second bus.
Where do I change buses for Juayúa?
Change in Sonsonate. Route 249 leaves Terminal Sedas and runs through Juayúa toward Ahuachapán. [source] After arriving in Sonsonate, ask how to reach Terminal Sedas and confirm Juayúa before boarding. Check the day’s remaining departures and keep the town name ready to show.
Which direction should I take on Route 249?
At Terminal Sedas, look for Route 249 toward Ahuachapán and say Juayúa before boarding. [source] The route continues through Juayúa, Apaneca and Concepción de Ataco. [source] Confirm that the bus serves Juayúa on your departure and keep the town name ready to show.
How should I prepare the return to San Salvador?
The return connection uses Route 249 from Juayúa to Sonsonate, then Route 205 to Terminal de Occidente. [source] Before sightseeing, confirm the current Sonsonate-bound stop in Juayúa and the day’s remaining departures. In Sonsonate, confirm the transfer to Terminal de Occidente.
Sources
- Route 205 connects San Salvador and Sonsonate; Terminal de Occidente is a San Salvador boarding point.
- Route 249 connects Sonsonate and Ahuachapán via Juayúa, Apaneca and Concepción de Ataco.
- A bus connection from San Salvador to Juayúa uses route 205 to Sonsonate, then route 249 toward Ahuachapán.
- Route 249 leaves Terminal Sedas in Sonsonate and runs through Juayúa toward Ahuachapán.
- A bus connection from Juayúa to San Salvador uses route 249 to Sonsonate, then route 205 to Terminal de Occidente.