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How to get fromLake Atitlán to Tapachulaby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Atitlán to Tapachula by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Atitlán to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastiantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Tapachulabus bus Guatemala
    4h 23m
    $1,414–1,712
  2. Drive  190 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Atitlán to Tapachulacar car 190 km
    3h 16m
    $414–598
  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Tapachulashuttle bus Panajachel
    5h 16m
    $5,415

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and Tapachula, Mexico?

Marvelus Bus & Shuttle operates a shuttle from Panajachel to Tapachula 5 times a day. Tickets cost $5,415 and the journey takes 5h.

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