How to get from San Salvador to Isla Playa by bus and train?

From San Salvador to Isla Playa by bus and train

To get from San Salvador to Isla Playa in Arnuero, take the R3 train from San Salvador station to Astillero station. Next, take the SANTANDER-ISLA bus from Centro Salud (Astillero) station to El Convento (Isla) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from San Salvador may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Isla Playa on the Moovit app.

153min
Train - R3R3
Bus - SANTANDER-ISLASANTANDER-ISLA
Walk to Isla Playa
Leaves from San Salvador

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Salvador
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    Train - R3R3
    Wait for train
    R3
    Santander (Desde Gibaja Límite País Vasco)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Astillero
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centro Salud (Astillero)
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SANTANDER-ISLASANTANDER-ISLA
    Wait for bus
    SANTANDER-ISLA
    La Iglesia (Isla)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Convento (Isla)
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Isla Playa
    Walk to
    Isla Playa
    Avenida Juan Hormaechea Cazón
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Salvador to Isla Playa by bus

To get from San Salvador to Isla Playa in Arnuero, take the SANTANDER-SARON-VEGA bus from San Salvador (San Salvador) station to Centro Salud (Astillero) station. Next, take the SANTANDER-ISLA bus from Centro Salud (Astillero) station to El Convento (Isla) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The bus and train schedule from San Salvador may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Isla Playa on the Moovit app.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SANTANDER-SARON-VEGASANTANDER-SARON-VEGA
Bus - SANTANDER-ISLASANTANDER-ISLA
Walk to Isla Playa
Leaves from San Salvador (San Salvador)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Salvador (San Salvador)
    950 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - SANTANDER-SARON-VEGASANTANDER-SARON-VEGA
    Wait for bus
    SANTANDER-SARON-VEGA
    E.Autobuses Santander (Santander)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centro Salud (Astillero)
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - SANTANDER-ISLASANTANDER-ISLA
    Wait for bus
    SANTANDER-ISLA
    La Iglesia (Isla)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Convento (Isla)
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to Isla Playa
    Walk to
    Isla Playa
    Avenida Juan Hormaechea Cazón
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Salvador to Isla Playa

The distance between San Salvador, Arnuero and Isla Playa, Arnuero is approximately 38.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Salvador to Isla Playa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arnuero – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Salvador to Isla Playa

To check the bus and train schedule from San Salvador to Isla Playa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Salvador) and destination (Isla Playa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From San Salvador to Isla Playa by bus

To get from San Salvador to Isla Playa in Arnuero, take the SANTANDER-SARON-VEGA bus from San Salvador (San Salvador) station to Centro Salud (Astillero) station. Next, take the SANTANDER-ISLA bus from Centro Salud (Astillero) station to El Convento (Isla) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The bus and train schedule from San Salvador may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Isla Playa on the Moovit app.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SANTANDER-SARON-VEGASANTANDER-SARON-VEGA
Bus - SANTANDER-ISLASANTANDER-ISLA
Walk to Isla Playa
Leaves from San Salvador (San Salvador)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Salvador (San Salvador)
    950 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - SANTANDER-SARON-VEGASANTANDER-SARON-VEGA
    Wait for bus
    SANTANDER-SARON-VEGA
    E.Autobuses Santander (Santander)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centro Salud (Astillero)
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - SANTANDER-ISLASANTANDER-ISLA
    Wait for bus
    SANTANDER-ISLA
    La Iglesia (Isla)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Convento (Isla)
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to Isla Playa
    Walk to
    Isla Playa
    Avenida Juan Hormaechea Cazón
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Salvador to Isla Playa?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Train line R3, Bus line SANTANDER-ISLA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Salvador to Isla Playa?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line SANTANDER-SARON-VEGA, Bus line SANTANDER-ISLA.

  • Is there a direct train between San Salvador and Isla Playa?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Salvador to Isla Playa?

    The R3 train line goes from Astillero station near San Salvador in Medio Cudeyo to Centro Salud (Astillero) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Centro Salud (Astillero) station near Isla Playa in Arnuero.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Salvador to Isla Playa by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Salvador in Medio Cudeyo and Isla Playa in Arnuero by train and bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Salvador to get to Isla Playa?

    Get on the R3 train from the Astillero station near San Salvador in Medio Cudeyo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Salvador and Isla Playa?

    Get off the train at the Centro Salud (Astillero) stop, which is closest to Isla Playa in Arnuero.

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