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How to get fromLake Atitlán to Playa El Zonteby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Atitlán to Playa El Zonte by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to El Tuncobus bus
    4h 34m
    $56

  2. Drive 315.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Atitlán to Playa El Zontecar car 315.3 km
    4h 54m
    $38–55

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane GUA - SAL
    6h 10m
    $284–811

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala to Antigua Guatemalabus bus AntStCrLg / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Playa El Zonteshuttle bus Antigua
    11h 13m
    $44–95

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Atitlán to Playa El Zonte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and Playa El Zonte, El Salvador?

Eterna Primavera operates a bus from Panajachel to El Tunco once daily. Tickets cost $56 and the journey takes 4h.

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