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How to get fromLake Atitlán to Quetzaltenango Xelaby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Atitlán to Quetzaltenango Xela by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangobus bus
    1h 19m
    $20
  2. Drive 70.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Atitlán to Quetzaltenango Xelacar car 70.1 km
    1h 26m
    $9–13
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Atitlán to Quetzaltenango Xelataxi taxi 70.1 km
    1h 26m
    $50–65
  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus Panajachel
    1h 26m
    $19–150

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and Quetzaltenango Xela, Guatemala?

Eterna Primavera operates a bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenango twice daily. Tickets cost $20 and the journey takes 1h.

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