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How to get fromChiapas to Lake Atitlánby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiapas to Lake Atitlán by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez 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 Lake Atitlántaxi taxi
    10h 48m
    $114–157

  2. Drive  425.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Lake Atitláncar car 425.3 km
    6h 52m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Comitán de Dominguezbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Comitán to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    10h 4m
    $57–87

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  • Distance: 581.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Chiapas, Mexico and Lake Atitlán, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Chiapas to Lake Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to Tapachula, take the bus to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian, then take the taxi to Lake Atitlán. Alternatively, you can drive from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Lake Atitlán in around 6h 52m.

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