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How to get fromEscuintla to Panajachelby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Escuintla to Panajachel by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escuintla 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 Panajacheltaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $80–129

  2. Drive  263.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escuintla to Panajachelcar car 263.4 km
    4h 7m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Escuintla to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    7h 18m
    $307–313

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  • Distance: 285.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Escuintla, Mexico and Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Escuintla to Panajachel. However, you can take the bus to Tapachula, take the bus to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian, then take the taxi to Panajachel. Alternatively, you can drive from Escuintla to Panajachel in around 4h 7m.

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