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How to get fromPalo Alto to Guatemala Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Guatemala City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SFO - GUA
    9h 21m
    $365–769

  2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SJC - GUA
    10h 49m
    $229–610

  3. Bus via Hermosillo

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Hermosillobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hermosillo to Huixtlabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huixtla to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus
    3d 20h
    $270–438

  4. Drive 4,806.8 km

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Guatemala Citycar car 4,806.8 km
    2d 8h
    $580–838

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Guatemala Citybus bus
    3d 22h
    $328–447

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,090.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Guatemala City, Guatemala?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 via San Jose, Hermosillo, Huixtla, Huixtla, and Tapachula in around 3d 20h.

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