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How to get fromGuatemala City to Quetzaltenangoby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Guatemala to Quetzaltenangobus bus Guatemala
    2h
    $10–19

  2. Drive 173.6 km

    1. Drive from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenangocar car 173.6 km
    3h 10m
    $21–31

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenangotaxi taxi 173.6 km
    3h 10m
    $120–160

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle bus Ciudad de Guatemala
    1h
    $37–41

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.3 km
  • Duration: 2h

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

Transportes Alamo operates a bus from Guatemala to Quetzaltenango every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 2h. Four other operators also service this route.

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