There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Lago de Atitlán by car, plane, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
best- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane GRK - GUA
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
11h 39m$146–708Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane AUS - GUA
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
10h 51m$125–693Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to McAllen Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Villahermosabus
- Take the bus from Villahermosa to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus 2 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachel
2d 7h$300–441Drive 2,348.5 km
- Drive from Austin to Panajachelcar 2,348.5 km
30h 48m$284–410Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane AUS - TAP
- Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar
- Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xela
- Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
13h 52m$269–1,005Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane SAT - GUA
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
12h 59m$168–812Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane IAH - GUA
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
11h 56m$344–1,094Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to Guatemala Citybus
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Pedro la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus
3d 6h$344–587
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Lago de Atitlán is to bus and shuttle which costs $300 - $450 and takes 2 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Lago de Atitlán is to fly and shuttle which takes 10h 51m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Lago de Atitlán. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at San Pedro la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala via Lamar St @ Smith St, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Houston, Tipografía and Guatemala City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.
The distance between Austin and Lago de Atitlán is 2196 km. The road distance is 2348.5 km.
The best way to get from Austin to Lago de Atitlán without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 2 days 7h and costs $300 - $450.
It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Austin to Lago de Atitlán, including transfers.
Austin to Lago de Atitlán bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
Austin to Lago de Atitlán bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Hyatt Regency Houston station.
Lago de Atitlán is 1h behind Austin. It is currently 1:44 PM in Austin and 12:44 PM in Lago de Atitlán.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Lago de Atitlán is 2348 km. It takes approximately 30h 48m to drive from Austin to Lago de Atitlán.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to San Pedro la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala via Hyatt Regency Houston, Lamar St @ Smith St, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, Guatemala City, Tipografía, Los Arcos, and Guatemala City in around 3d 6h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- Turansa
Shuttle from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Schedules at
- Turansa
Shuttle from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Schedules at
- Turansa
Shuttle from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Schedules at
- Turansa
Shuttle from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Schedules at
- Turansa
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