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How to get fromHouston to Guatemala Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Guatemala City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane IAH - GUA
    6h 43m
    $194–755

  2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane HOU - GUA
    8h 45m
    $122–602

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Drive from Tapachula to San Rafael Pie de la Cuestacar car
    5. Take the bus from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus bus Gtm
    46h 59m
    $265–450

  4. Drive  2,483.4 km

    1. Drive from Houston to Guatemala Citycar car 2,483.4 km
    33h 20m
    $300–433

  5. Bus to Victoria Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Victoriabus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane VCT - GUA
    11h 56m
    $136–506

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2d 19h
    $172–393

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,828.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Guatemala City, Guatemala?

United Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Buses USA Tours operates a bus from Houston to Guatemala City once a week. Tickets cost $170–390 and the journey takes 2d 17h.

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