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How to get fromGuatemala City to Jalapaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Guatemala City to Jalapa by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus Puerto Barrios-Morales-Ciudad Capital / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    1h 24m
    $37–60

  2. Drive 80.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guatemala City to Jalapacar car 80.3 km
    1h 47m
    $10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Guatemala City to Jalapataxi taxi 80.3 km
    1h 47m
    $60–75

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 99.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Jalapa, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Guatemala City to Jalapa. However, you can take the bus to Sanarate then take the taxi to Jalapa. Alternatively, you can drive from Guatemala City to Jalapa in around 1h 47m.

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