Rome2Rio

How to get fromLake Atitlán to Utilaby bus, ferry, shuttle, or plane

Find Transport to Utila

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Lake Atitlán to Utila by bus, ferry, shuttle, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, ferry via Guatemala City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Utilaferry ferry
    14h 15m

  2. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly to Roatán International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Roatán International Airport (RTB)plane plane GUA - RTB
    3. Take the ferry from Roatán to Utilaferry ferry
    9h 40m
    $323–623

  3. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala to Antigua Guatemalabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Utilaferry ferry
    19h 55m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Maya de Oro Starbus to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Utilaferry ferry
    18h 18m

  5. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane plane GUA - SAP
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Telabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tela to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Utilaferry ferry
    11h 33m

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, fly to La Ceiba, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Copán Ruinsshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Copan Ruins to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to La Ceiba (LCE)plane plane SAP - LCE
    5. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Utilaferry ferry
    13h 12m

  7. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly to La Ceiba, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to La Ceiba (LCE)plane plane GUA - LCE
    3. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Utilaferry ferry
    10h 2m

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Roatán International Airport (RTB) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Atitlán to Utila.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 796.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 15m

What companies run services between Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and Utila, Honduras?

There is no direct connection from Lake Atitlán to Utila. However, you can walk to Panajachel, take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses, walk to Bolivar, take the line 12 bus to Plaza Barrios, walk to Litegua Bus Station, take the bus to Guatemala, take the bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Buses, take the bus to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba, take the taxi to La Ceiba, then take the ferry to Utila. Alternatively, you can walk to Panajachel, take the shuttle to Terminal de Autobuses, walk to Terminal, take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA airport, fly to Roatán International Airport (RTB), walk to Roatan Airport, take the shuttle to West Bay, take the shuttle to Roatán, walk to Roatán, then take the ferry to Utila.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.