How to get from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla by bus?

Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla - Bus Schedule

The R5 bus from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla runs from 07:00 to 23:00, with departures every 10 min. The trip takes about 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla by bus

To get from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla in Nueva San Salvador, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R5 bus from Avenida San Rafael station to Calle Antigua A Huizucar, 157 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R42C bus and finally take the R42B bus from Carretera Panamericana, 14 station to 9° Calle Oriente station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus schedule from Avenida San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Tecla on the Moovit app.

49min
Bus - R5R5
Bus - R42CR42C
Bus - R42BR42B
Walk to Santa Tecla
Leaves from Avenida San Rafael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avenida San Rafael
  • 2
    Bus - R5R5
    Wait for bus
    R5
    San Salvador
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle Antigua A Huizucar, 157
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boulevard Os Próceres
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - R42CR42C
    Wait for bus
    R42C
    Santa Tecla
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carretera Panamericana, 14
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - R42BR42B
    Wait for bus
    R42B
    Santa Tecla
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9° Calle Oriente
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Tecla
    Walk to
    Santa Tecla
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla

The distance between Avenida San Rafael, Nueva San Salvador and Santa Tecla, Nueva San Salvador is approximately 12.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nueva San Salvador – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla

To check the bus schedule from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Avenida San Rafael) and destination (Santa Tecla), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line R5, Bus line R42C, Bus line R42B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Avenida San Rafael and Santa Tecla?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla?

    The R5 bus line goes from Calle Antigua A Huizucar, 157 station near Avenida San Rafael in Distrito Municipal 4 to Boulevard Os Próceres station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Boulevard Os Próceres station near Santa Tecla in Nueva San Salvador.

  • How long does it take to travel from Avenida San Rafael to Santa Tecla by bus?

    The total travel time between Avenida San Rafael in Distrito Municipal 4 and Santa Tecla in Nueva San Salvador by bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Avenida San Rafael to get to Santa Tecla?

    Get on the R5 bus from the Calle Antigua A Huizucar, 157 stop near Avenida San Rafael in Distrito Municipal 4.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Avenida San Rafael and Santa Tecla?

    Get off the bus at the Boulevard Os Próceres stop, which is closest to Santa Tecla in Nueva San Salvador.

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