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How to get fromPalenque to Quetzaltenangoby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Palenque to Quetzaltenango by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casasbus bus Palenque a San Cristóbal de las Casas
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangobus bus
    11h 4m
    $379–2,173

  2. Drive 462.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palenque to Quetzaltenangocar car 462.8 km
    7h 6m
    $56–81

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus Quetzaltenango
    22h 14m
    $104–168

  4. Bus via Palenque

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangobus bus
    14h 14m
    $80–119

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palenque to Quetzaltenango.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 535.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Palenque to Quetzaltenango via San Cristobal de las Casas and San Cristóbal de las Casas in around 11h 4m.

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