What is the cheapest way to get from Izabal to Petén?

The cheapest way to get from Izabal to Petén is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Izabal to Petén?

The fastest way to get from Izabal to Petén is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $80 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Izabal and Petén?

No, there is no direct bus from Izabal to Petén. However, there are services departing from Puerto Barrios and arriving at Santa Elena via Morales and Rio Dulce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Izabal to Petén?

The distance between Izabal and Petén is 274 km. The road distance is 276.5 km.

How do I travel from Izabal to Petén without a car?

The best way to get from Izabal to Petén without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $80 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Izabal to Petén?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Izabal to Petén, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Izabal to Petén bus from?

Izabal to Petén bus services, operated by Litegua, depart from Puerto Barrios station.

Where does the Izabal to Petén bus arrive?

Izabal to Petén bus services, operated by Litegua, arrive at Morales station.

Can I drive from Izabal to Petén?

Yes, the driving distance between Izabal to Petén is 276 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Izabal to Petén.

Where can I stay near Petén?

There are 141+ hotels available in Petén.

Izabal to Petén - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, ferry, shuttle, and Tour

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There are 5 ways to get from Izabal to Petén by taxi, bus, car, ferry, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Puerto Barrios to Río Dulce, Izabal, Guatemalataxi
2. Take the bus from Río Dulce, Izabal, Guatemala to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus FlorRioD
5h 30m
$82–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puerto Barrios to Moralesbus Puerto Barrios-Morales-Ciudad Capital
2. Take the bus from Rio Dulce to Santa Elenabus Guatemala
7h 12m
$32–73
Drive 276.5 km
1. Drive from Puerto Barrios to San Benitocar 276.5 km
6h 58m
$34–49
Ferry, shuttle, Tour
1. Take the ferry from Puerto Barrios to Livingstonferry
2. Take the ferry from Livingston to Rio Dulceferry
3. Take a shuttle bus from Rio Dulce to Floresshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Floresshuttle
19h 1m
Bus via Flores - Santa Elena
1. Take the bus from Puerto Barrios to Moralesbus Puerto Barrios-Morales-Ciudad Capital
2. Take the bus from Rio Dulce to Flores - Santa Elenabus Santa Elena
7h 50m
$39–68

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Distance: 273.6 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Izabal, Guatemala and Petén, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Puerto Barrios to San Benito via Morales, Rio Dulce, and Santa Elena in around 7h 12m.

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