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How to get fromGuatemala City to El Progresoby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Guatemala City to El Progreso by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses Oriente to San Luis Jilotepequebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from San Luis Jilotepeque to El Progresotaxi taxi
    2h 38m

  2. Drive 121.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guatemala City to El Progresocar car 121.7 km
    2h 2m
    $15–22

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Guatemala City to El Progresotaxi taxi 121.7 km
    2h 2m
    $90–110

  4. Bus, taxi via Estanzuela

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemala to Frontera Valle Nuevobus bus San Salvador – Ciudad de Guatemala
    2. Take the taxi from Frontera Valle Nuevo to El Progresotaxi taxi
    3h 6m
    $58–72

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and El Progreso, Jutiapa, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Guatemala City to El Progreso. However, you can take the bus to San Luis Jilotepeque then take the taxi to El Progreso. Alternatively, you can drive from Guatemala City to El Progreso in around 2h 2m.

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