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How to get fromJalapa to Peténby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Jalapa to Petén by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jalapa to Guatemala Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus Guatemala
    4h 53m
    $109–122

  2. Drive  427.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jalapa to San Benitocar car 427.9 km
    10h
    $52–75

  3. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Jalapa to Sanaratetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sanarate to Litegua Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    4h 28m
    $150–230

  4. Taxi, bus via Sanarate

    1. Take the taxi from Jalapa to Sanaratetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sanarate to Litegua Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    5h 46m
    $88–110

  5. Taxi, bus via Sanarate #2

    1. Take the taxi from Jalapa to Sanaratetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sanarate to Litegua Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus bus
    12h 31m
    $91–113

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Jalapa to Petén. However, you can take the taxi to Guatemala City, take the bus to Flores - Santa Elena, then take the taxi to San Benito. Alternatively, you can drive from Jalapa to San Benito in around 10h.

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