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How to get fromJalapa to Quetzaltenangoby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jalapa to Quetzaltenango by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    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 Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    4h 21m
    $51–78

  2. Drive  253 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jalapa to Quetzaltenangocar car 253 km
    4h 58m
    $31–45

  3. Taxi, bus via Quetzaltenango/Xela

    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 Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    6h 41m
    $61–81

  4. Taxi, bus via Quetzaltenango

    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 Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenangobus bus Gtm
    7h 26m
    $49–74

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  • Distance: 277.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Jalapa to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the taxi to Sanarate, take the bus to Litegua Bus Station, walk to Transportes Fuente del Norte, then take the bus to Quetzaltenango/Xela. Alternatively, you can drive from Jalapa to Quetzaltenango in around 4h 58m.

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