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How to get fromLago de Atitlán to Retalhuleuby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Lago de Atitlán to Retalhuleu by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Retalhuleubus bus Guatemala
    5h 57m
    $34–41

  2. Drive 79.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan La Laguna to Retalhuleucar car 79.1 km
    1h 36m
    $10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Juan La Laguna to Retalhuleutaxi taxi 79.1 km
    1h 36m
    $55–70

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro La Laguna to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umánshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Tecun Uman to Retalhuleubus bus
    9h 32m

  5. Bus via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from San Juan la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala to Guatemala Citybus bus GuaSnJnLg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Retalhuleubus bus Guatemala
    10h
    $58–65

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 288.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala and Retalhuleu, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Panajachel to Retalhuleu via Terminal de Autobuses, Bolivar, Plaza Barrios, and Guatemala City in around 5h 57m.

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