What is the cheapest way to get from Liberia to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from Liberia to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus via Managua which costs $120 - $170 and takes 45h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liberia to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from Liberia to Tikal is to bus and shuttle and fly which takes 13h 7m and costs $500 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Liberia and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Liberia to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and arriving at Tikal via Peñas Blancas, Chinandega, Terminal San Benito - CCA, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.

How far is it from Liberia to Tikal?

The distance between Liberia and Tikal is 1276 km. The road distance is 1154.5 km.

How do I travel from Liberia to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from Liberia to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 32h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Liberia to Tikal?

It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from Liberia to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liberia to Tikal bus from?

Liberia to Tikal bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, depart from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Where does the Liberia to Tikal bus arrive?

Liberia to Tikal bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, arrive at Peñas Blancas station.

Can I drive from Liberia to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Liberia to Tikal is 1155 km. It takes approximately 22h 10m to drive from Liberia to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 28+ hotels available in Tikal.

Liberia to Tikal - 9 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and Public Minibus

There are 9 ways to get from Liberia to Tikal by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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

Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane SJO - FRS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
13h 29m
$697–1,031
Bus, Public Minibus via Managua
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus
4. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
5. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
45h 59m
$127–161
Bus, Public Minibus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Chinandegabus
3. Take the bus from Chinandega to Terminal San Benito - CCAbus Mga
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus
5. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
6. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
32h 20m
Drive 1,154.5 km
1. Drive from Liberia to Tikalcar 1,154.5 km
22h 10m
$155–224
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Punta Gordashuttle
5. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Gorda to San Ignacioshuttle
6. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle
39h 41m
Bus, shuttle to Managua Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle
3. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane MGA - FRS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
13h 7m
$507–658
Fly from Liberia International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane LIR - FRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
15h 20m
$181–534
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane TNO - FRS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
14h 8m
$371–954
Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane NOB - FRS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
14h 53m
$665–1,155

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

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8h 23mAverage Duration

$299Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liberia to Tikal.

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Distance: 1,276.4 km
Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Liberia, Costa Rica and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Tikal via Peñas Blancas, Chinandega, Terminal San Benito - CCA, Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 32h 20m.

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