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How to get fromCerro Tecún Umán to Tapachulaby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Cerro Tecún Umán to Tapachula by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cerro Tecún Umán to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastiantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Tapachulabus bus Guatemala
    3h 27m
    $727–892

  2. Drive 125.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cerro Tecún Umán to Tapachulacar car 125.2 km
    2h
    $256–369

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umánshuttle bus Private shuttle
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Tecún Umán to Tapachulabus bus San Salvador / ...
    5h 22m

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  • Distance: 164.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Cerro Tecún Umán, Guatemala and Tapachula, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Cerro Tecún Umán to Tapachula. However, you can take the taxi to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian then take the bus to Tapachula. Alternatively, you can drive from Cerro Tecún Umán to Tapachula in around 2h.

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