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How to get fromGuatemala City to Playa Grandeby bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Guatemala City to Playa Grande by bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to El Ranchobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Rancho to Santa Cruz Verapazbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz Verapaz to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $113–157

  2. Drive 270.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guatemala City to Playa Grandecar car 270.6 km
    6h 6m
    $33–48

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Cobánshuttle bus Guatemala City
    2. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    5h 1m
    $110–340

  4. Bus, taxi via Cobán

    1. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to El Ranchobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Rancho to Cobánbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $98–137

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Guatemala Centra Norte to Cobánbus bus Standard
    2. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $98–137

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Playa Grande, Quiché, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Guatemala City to Playa Grande. However, you can take the bus to El Rancho, take the bus to Santa Cruz Verapaz, then take the taxi to Playa Grande. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cobán then take the taxi to Playa Grande.

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