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How to get fromEscuintla to Santiago Atitlánby bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Escuintla to Santiago Atitlán by bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escuintla to Cocalesbus bus San Salvador
    2. Take the taxi from Cocales to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    1h 56m

  2. Drive 99.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escuintla to Santiago Atitláncar car 99.7 km
    1h 46m
    $12–18

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachelbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry Panajachel
    5h 22m
    $128

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Escuintla to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi 99.7 km
    1h 46m
    $70–90

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  • Distance: 104.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Escuintla, Guatemala and Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Escuintla to Santiago Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to Cocales then take the taxi to Santiago Atitlán. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escuintla to Santiago Atitlán via Antigua Guatemala, Panajachel, and Panajachel in around 5h 22m.

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