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How to get fromPalenque to Tikal National Parkby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Palenque to Tikal National Park by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Public Minibus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Chetumalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chetumal to Floresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    17h 31m
    $102–495
  2. Drive 360.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palenque to Tikal National Parkcar car 360.9 km
    6h 35m
    $44–63
  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Palenque to Floresshuttle bus Flores
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Tikalshuttle bus Flores
    10h 30m
    $62–68

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico and Tikal National Park, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Palenque to Tikal via Chetumal, Flores, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 17h 31m.

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