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How to get fromOaxaca to Quetzaltenangoby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar car
    13h 56m
    $45–70

  2. Drive 752.9 km

    1. Drive from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenangocar car 752.9 km
    10h
    $91–132

  3. Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane OAX - 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
    11h 24m
    $263–511

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca 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
    16h 24m
    $104–177

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus Quetzaltenango
    16h 24m
    $119–148

  6. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane OAX - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle bus
    10h 14m
    $317–1,975

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 807.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the bus to Tapachula then drive to Quetzaltenango. Alternatively, you can drive from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango in around 10h.

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