There are 6 ways to get from Petén to Quetzaltenango by bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Guatemala City
best- Take the bus from Flores - Santa Elena to Guatemala Citybus Guatemala
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus Guatemala
7h 13m$74–110Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Guatemala Citybus Petén
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenangobus Gtm
14h 4m$41–56Drive 479.8 km
- Drive from San Benito to Quetzaltenangocar 479.8 km
10h 48m$58–84Fly, bus
- Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane FRS - GUA
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus
4h 48m$124–187Bus
- Take the bus from Flores - Santa Elena to Guatemala Citybus Guatemala
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus Guatemala
8h 4m$72–73Bus #3
- Take the bus from Flores to Panajachelbus Panajachel
- Take the bus from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Xela, Quetzaltenangobus PanaXela
18h 1m$103–114
Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petén to Quetzaltenango is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Petén to Quetzaltenango is to fly and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Petén to Quetzaltenango. However, there are services departing from Flores - Santa Elena and arriving at Quetzaltenango/Xela via Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala and Transportes Fuente del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Petén and Quetzaltenango is 612 km. The road distance is 479.8 km.
The best way to get from Petén to Quetzaltenango without a car is to bus via Guatemala City which takes 7h 13m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Petén to Quetzaltenango, including transfers.
Petén to Quetzaltenango bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, depart from Flores - Santa Elena station.
Petén to Quetzaltenango bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, arrive at Guatemala City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petén to Quetzaltenango is 480 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Petén to Quetzaltenango.
There are 102+ hotels available in Quetzaltenango.
What companies run services between Petén, Guatemala and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from San Benito to Quetzaltenango/Xela via Flores - Santa Elena, Guatemala City, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala, Litegua Bus Station, and Transportes Fuente del Norte in around 7h 13m.
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Flights from Mundo Maya Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
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- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Flores - Santa Elena to Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Flores - Santa Elena to Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango/Xela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
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