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How to get fromPanajachel to Quetzaltenangoby bus, ferry, shuttle, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Panajachel to Quetzaltenango by bus, ferry, shuttle, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Xela, Quetzaltenangobus bus PanaXela
    2h 45m
    $24

  2. Drive  68.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangocar car 68.4 km
    1h 24m
    $9–12

  3. Tour, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Panajachel to San Pedro La Lagunaferry ferry Panajachel
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro La Laguna to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus Quetzaltenango
    7h 35m
    $258

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangotaxi taxi 68.4 km
    1h 24m
    $50–65

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus Panajachel
    1h
    $19–150

Panajachel to Quetzaltenango by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

GuateGo operates a bus from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Xela, Quetzaltenango once daily. Tickets cost $24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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