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How to get fromLos Angeles to Quetzaltenangoby plane, car, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Quetzaltenango by plane, car, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane LAX - 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
    13h 21m
    $238–666

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane LAX - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    11h 18m
    $221–583

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar car
    2d 20h
    $986–1,502

  4. Drive  4,095.9 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Quetzaltenangocar car 4,095.9 km
    2d
    $454–655

  5. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane TIJ - TAP
    3. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    14h 30m
    $370–878

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane SNA - 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
    18h 31m
    $288–878

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LAX - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco to Panajachelshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    15h 36m
    $476–2,402

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Hermosillobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hermosillo to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    3d 5h
    $248–334

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus Guatemala
    3d 15h
    $292–394

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,529.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Quetzaltenango/Xela via Guatemala City and Transportes Fuente del Norte in around 3d 15h.

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