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How to get fromLima to Quetzaltenangoby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Quetzaltenango by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane LIM - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    13h 30m
    $265–680

  2. Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane LIM - TAP
    2. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    16h 19m
    $317–936

  3. Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LIM - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco to Panajachelshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    15h 3m
    $484–978

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,503.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 30m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the line 1428 bus to Aduanas, walk to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Tipografía, walk to Transportes Fuente del Norte, then take the bus to Quetzaltenango/Xela. Alternatively, you can take the line 1428 bus to Aduanas, walk to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport (TAP), drive to Border Tecún Umán, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango/Xela.

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