There are 4 ways to get from Petén to Tikal by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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The cheapest way to get from Petén to Tikal is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Petén to Tikal is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Petén to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Tikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Petén and Tikal is 69 km. The road distance is 68.6 km.
The best way to get from Petén to Tikal without a car is to Public Minibus which takes 1h 52m and costs $11 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Petén to Tikal, including transfers.
Petén to Tikal bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Santa Elena station.
Petén to Tikal bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Tikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petén to Tikal is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Petén to Tikal.
There are five+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Petén, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?
Guatemala Local Buses operates a bus from Santa Elena to Tikal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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