What is the cheapest way to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City?

The cheapest way to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City is to bus via Tapachula which costs $55 - $95 and takes 27h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City?

The fastest way to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Mexico City and Guatemala City?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexico City to Guatemala City. However, there are services departing from México City and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses via Comitán and Antigua Guatemala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

How far is it from Mexico City to Guatemala City?

The distance between Mexico City and Guatemala City is 1072 km. The road distance is 1327.5 km.

How do I travel from Mexico City to Guatemala City without a car?

The best way to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $110 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexico City to Guatemala City bus from?

Mexico City to Guatemala City bus services, operated by Autobuses Titanium, depart from México City station.

Bus or fly from Mexico City to Guatemala City?

The best way to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 21h.

Where does the Mexico City to Guatemala City bus arrive?

Mexico City to Guatemala City bus services, operated by Autobuses Titanium, arrive at Comitán station.

Can I drive from Mexico City to Guatemala City?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexico City to Guatemala City is 1327 km. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Mexico City to Guatemala City.

Where can I stay near Guatemala City?

There are 552+ hotels available in Guatemala City.

Mexico City to Guatemala City - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mexico City to Guatemala City by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane MEX - GUA
5h 4m
$111–293
Bus via Tapachula
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus Guatemala
27h 23m
$58–90
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus
2. Drive from Tapachula to Tocachécar
3. Take the bus from Tocaché to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus
19h 11m
$74–104
Drive 1,327.5 km
1. Drive from Mexico City to Guatemala Citycar 1,327.5 km
17h 56m
$161–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from México City to Comitánbus
2. Take the bus from Comitán to Antigua Guatemalabus
21h
$113–132
Bus via Tapachula #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus Guatemala
28h 20m
$127–210

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,071.9 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Guatemala City, Guatemala?

Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica, and Aeroméxico fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from México City to Terminal de Autobuses via Comitán and Antigua Guatemala in around 21h.

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