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How to get fromCdmx to Quetzaltenangoby plane, car, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cdmx to Quetzaltenango by plane, car, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane MEX - TAP
    2. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $200–435

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar car
    18h 27m
    $59–87

  3. Drive  1,185.4 km

    1. Drive from Cdmx to Quetzaltenangocar car 1,185.4 km
    15h 41m
    $143–207

  4. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane MEX - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    8h 31m
    $144–312

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastianbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Quetzaltenangotaxi taxi
    20h 45m
    $83–120

  6. Bus, shuttle via Central del Norte

    1. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus Private shuttle
    23h 48m
    $129–143

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus Private shuttle
    25h 14m
    $190–267

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Cdmx, Mexico and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Cdmx to Quetzaltenango. However, you can walk to Balderas, take the line 1 subway to San Lázaro, walk to San Lázaro Oriente, take the line 4 bus to Terminal 1 - Aeropuerto, walk to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport (TAP), drive to Border Tecún Umán, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango/Xela. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cdmx to Quetzaltenango via Balderas, Balbuena, México City, and Tapachula in around 18h 27m.

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