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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palenque to Santiago Atitlán by bus, taxi, car, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristobal 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
    11h 54m
    $409–2,213

  2. Drive 534.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palenque to Santiago Atitláncar car 534.9 km
    8h 24m
    $65–94

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Comitánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Comitán to Panajachelbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry
    20h 9m
    $201–246

  4. Bus, shuttle, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Comitánbus bus 4
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Comitán to Panajachelshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry
    22h 8m
    $241–268

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 622.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Palenque to Santiago Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to San Cristobal 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 Palenque to Santiago Atitlán in around 8h 24m.

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