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How to get fromOaxaca to Santiago Atitlánby bus, taxi, car, plane, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Oaxaca to Santiago Atitlán by bus, taxi, car, plane, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    17h 14m
    $143–182

  2. Drive 805.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oaxaca to Santiago Atitláncar car 805.9 km
    10h 50m
    $98–141

  3. Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane OAX - TAP
    2. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Pajapitacar car
    3. Take the bus from Pajapita to Mazatenangobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mazatenango to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    10h 47m

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry
    31h 3m
    $274–332

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

    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 Panajachelshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry
    13h 8m
    $407–1,872

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 992.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 14m

What companies run services between Oaxaca, Mexico and Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Oaxaca to Santiago Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to San Cristóbal de las Casas, walk to San Cristóbal de las Casas, take the bus to Panajachel, then take the taxi to Santiago Atitlán. Alternatively, you can drive from Oaxaca to Santiago Atitlán in around 10h 50m.

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