There are 8 ways to get from Mexico to Petén by plane, shuttle, bus, or car
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Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Chetumal International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane MEX - CTM
- Take a shuttle bus from Corozal to Belize City
- Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Belize–Guatemala border
8h 53mBus, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico to Villahermosabus
- Take the bus from Villahermosa to Palenquebus
- Take a shuttle bus from Palenque to Flores
24h 56m$95–153Drive 1,178.6 km
- Drive from Mexico City to San Benitocar 1,178.6 km
14h 33m$143–206Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport
- Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane MEX - FRS
6h 50m$310–652Fly Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Chetumal International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane NLU - CTM
- Take a shuttle bus from Corozal to Belize City
- Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Belize–Guatemala border
10h 9mFly Benito Juárez International Airport to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport, bus, shuttle
- Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)plane MEX - VSA
- Take the bus from Villahermosa Airport to Palenquebus
- Take a shuttle bus from Palenque to Flores
14h 36m$127–237Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus
- Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane MEX - GUA
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
10h 27m$178–378Bus
- Take the bus from México Terminal TAPO to Chetumalbus
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Floresbus Chetumal
27h 48m$177–596
Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mexico to Petén is to bus and shuttle which costs $95 - $160 and takes 24h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Mexico to Petén is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexico to Petén. However, there are services departing from México Terminal TAPO and arriving at Flores via Chetumal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.
The distance between Mexico and Petén is 1429 km. The road distance is 1178.6 km.
The best way to get from Mexico to Petén without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 24h 56m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Mexico to Petén, including transfers.
Mexico to Petén bus services, operated by ADO, depart from México Terminal TAPO station.
The best way to get from Mexico to Petén is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 27h 48m.
Mexico to Petén bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Chetumal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mexico to Petén is 1179 km. It takes approximately 14h 33m to drive from Mexico to Petén.
What companies run services between Mexico and Petén, Guatemala?
Aeroméxico, TAG Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from México Terminal TAPO to San Benito via Chetumal and Flores in around 27h 48m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chetumal International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Phone
- +501 614 9503
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nelson Maya Adventures
Shuttle from Corozal to Belize City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Nelson Maya Adventures
Shuttle from Belize City to Belize–Guatemala border
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Nelson Maya Adventures
Shuttle from Corozal to Belize City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Nelson Maya Adventures
Shuttle from Belize City to Belize–Guatemala border
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Nelson Maya Adventures
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