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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tikal to Quetzaltenango

Composite routes from Tikal to Quetzaltenango

Cheapest
8 h 48 min
Car
553 km.
from $30
Other
10 h 39 min
Taxi
333 km.
from $186
12 h 13 min
333 km.
from $91.21
15 h 18 min
332 km.
from $59.37
16 h 1 min
332 km.
from $120.24
6 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
332 km.
from $148.24

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Mundo Maya Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$217.39

TAG Airlines

Website:
tag.com.gt/
Plane from Mundo Maya Airport to Quetzaltenango
Ave. Duration:
14h 7m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$369.57
Plane from Mundo Maya Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$173.91
Plane from Mundo Maya Airport to Retalhuleu
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$130.43

Bus operators

Autobuses FDN (Fuente Del Norte)

Phone:
+502 7947 7070
Email:
info@transportesfuentedelnorte.com
Website:
transportesfuentedelnorte.com/
Bus from Melchor de Mencos to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$44.57
Bus from Santa Elena to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13
Bus from Guatemala to Quetzaltenango
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30

Guatemala Local Buses

Bus from Tikal to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.82

Transportes Starbus

Phone:
+502 2471 0952
Website:
mmcorporacion.com/?page_id=496
Bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango/Xela
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$25.00
Bus from Santa Elena to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.83–$48.91

Guatemala Transportation

Email:
info@guatemalatransportation.com
Website:
guatemalatransportation.com
Bus from Flores - Santa Elena to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$86.96
Bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango/Xela
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$59.78

Cataleya

Phone:
+502 7960 0089
Email:
cataleyahostelantigua@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076429260579
Bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tikal to Quetzaltenango?

The cheapest way to get from Tikal to Quetzaltenango is to Public Minibus and bus via Quetzaltenango which costs $46.74 - $81.52 and takes 15h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tikal to Quetzaltenango?

The fastest way to get from Tikal to Quetzaltenango is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 48m and costs $103.26 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Tikal and Quetzaltenango?

No, there is no direct bus from Tikal to Quetzaltenango. However, there are services departing from Tikal and arriving at Quetzaltenango/Xela via Santa Elena and Guatemala City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Tikal to Quetzaltenango?

The distance between Tikal and Quetzaltenango is 854 km. The road distance is 642.5 km.

How do I travel from Tikal to Quetzaltenango without a car?

The best way to get from Tikal to Quetzaltenango without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Tikal to Quetzaltenango?

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Tikal to Quetzaltenango, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tikal to Quetzaltenango bus from?

Tikal to Quetzaltenango bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Tikal station.

Bus or fly from Tikal to Quetzaltenango?

The best way to get from Tikal to Quetzaltenango is to fly which takes 16h 16m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can Public Minibus and bus, which costs $46.74 - $92.39 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Tikal to Quetzaltenango bus arrive?

Tikal to Quetzaltenango bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Santa Elena station.

Can I drive from Tikal to Quetzaltenango?

Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to Quetzaltenango is 642 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Tikal to Quetzaltenango.

Where can I stay near Quetzaltenango?

There are 83+ hotels available in Quetzaltenango. Prices start at $6.16 per night.
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