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How to get fromMérida to Quetzaltenangoby train, bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Mérida to Quetzaltenango by train, bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Palenquetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casasbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    19h 31m
    $417–2,401

  2. Drive  991.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mérida to Quetzaltenangocar car 991.9 km
    14h 9m
    $135–195

  3. Fly Mérida International Airport to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane MID - 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 32m
    $231–464

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastianbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Quetzaltenangotaxi taxi
    23h 54m
    $147–240

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to Campechebus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Campeche to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    25h 48m
    $152–214

  6. Train to Cancún International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane CUN - GUA
    3. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    12h 3m
    $144–475

  7. Fly Mérida International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane MID - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    13h 26m
    $284–1,921

Mérida to Quetzaltenango by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,056.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 31m

What companies run services between Mérida, Mexico and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Mérida to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the train to Estación Tren Maya Palenque, take the taxi to Palenque, take the bus to San Cristobal de las Casas, walk to San Cristóbal de las Casas, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango. Alternatively, you can drive from Mérida to Quetzaltenango in around 14h 9m.

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