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There are 5 ways to get from Petén to Jalapa by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Guatemala City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Flores - Santa Elena to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $86–111

  2. Drive  427.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Benito to Jalapacar car 427.6 km
    9h 59m
    $48–69

  3. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane FRS - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $140–218

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    9h 50m
    $67–101

  5. Bus, Minibus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Flores to Lanquínbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lanquín to Cobánbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cobán to Guastatoyabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Guastatoya to Jalapataxi taxi
    14h 19m
    $99–366

Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Petén, Guatemala and Jalapa, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Petén to Jalapa. However, you can take the taxi to Flores - Santa Elena, take the bus to Guatemala City, walk to Litegua Bus Station, take the bus to Sanarate, then take the taxi to Jalapa. Alternatively, you can drive from San Benito to Jalapa in around 9h 59m.

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