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How to get fromChiapas to Quetzaltenangoby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiapas to Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenangotaxi taxi
    9h 44m
    $83–117

  2. Drive 377.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Quetzaltenangocar car 377.2 km
    5h 58m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus Quetzaltenango
    6h 12m
    $59–84

  4. Bus, shuttle via Tapachula

    1. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus Private shuttle
    11h 9m
    $140–159

  5. Bus, shuttle via Quetzaltenango

    1. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus San Cristobal de las Casas
    11h 2m
    $72–97

Chiapas to Quetzaltenango by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 532.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiapas to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the bus to Tapachula, take the bus to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian, then take the taxi to Quetzaltenango. Alternatively, you can drive from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Quetzaltenango in around 5h 58m.

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