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How to get fromNew York to Tikalby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Tikal by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane JFK - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    14h 45m
    $179–643

  2. Drive  4,969.9 km

    1. Drive from New York to Tikalcar car 4,969.9 km
    2d 11h
    $600–866

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane EWR - 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
    11h 50m

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane LGA - 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
    14h 21m

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane JFK - 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
    13h 47m

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane EWR - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    14h 28m
    $196–652

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,148.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from New York to Tikal. 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 Mundo Maya Airport (FRS), walk to Flores Airport, take the shuttle to Parque Nacional Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can drive from New York to Tikal in around 2d 11h.

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