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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Lake Atitlán by plane, shuttle, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane JFK - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    11h 10m
    $148–699

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Guatemala Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlántaxi taxi
    4d 16h
    $1,222–1,978

  3. Drive  4,974.2 km

    1. Drive from New York to Lake Atitláncar car 4,974.2 km
    2d 11h
    $551–796

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane EWR - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    11h 14m
    $186–870

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane LGA - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    13h 15m
    $200–952

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane PHL - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    14h 13m
    $267–1,791

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane EWR - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco to Panajachelshuttle bus
    14h 19m
    $311–868

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane JFK - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco to Panajachelshuttle bus
    14h 23m
    $273–707

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,462.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Lake Atitlán, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from New York to Lake Atitlán. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Terminal de Autobuses, take the shuttle to Panajachel, then walk to Lake Atitlán. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, take the train to Houston, walk to Congress St @ Milam St, take the line 020 bus to Sage Rd @ Alabama St, take the taxi to Houston, take the bus to Guatemala City, then take the taxi to Lake Atitlán.

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