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

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tikal by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mundo Maya Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane LAX - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    11h 47m
    $153–528

  2. 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 Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Corozal to Benque Viejo el Carmenbus bus
    5. Drive from Benque Viejo el Carmen to Tikalcar car
    3d 8h
    $654–1,291

  3. Drive  4,154 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tikalcar car 4,154 km
    2d 1h
    $501–724

  4. Fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane LAX - BZE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    12h 19m

  5. Bus, Public Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    3d 19h
    $332–427

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,501.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Tikal via Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 3d 19h.

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