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How to get fromPlaya Grande to Guatemala Cityby taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa Grande to Guatemala City by taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Playa Grande to Santa Cruz Verapaztaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz Verapaz to El Ranchobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Rancho to Litegua Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 19m
    $112–149

  2. Drive 270.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Grande to Guatemala Citycar car 270.9 km
    6h 7m
    $33–48

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Grande to Cobántaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cobán to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus Guatemala City
    5h 2m
    $112–339

  4. Taxi, bus via Cobán

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Grande to Cobántaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cobán to El Ranchobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Rancho to Litegua Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 34m
    $100–135

  5. Taxi, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Grande to Cobántaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cobán to Guatemala Centra Nortebus bus Standard
    8h 31m
    $100–135

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 333.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Playa Grande, Quiché, Guatemala and Guatemala City, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Playa Grande to Guatemala City. However, you can take the taxi to Santa Cruz Verapaz, take the bus to El Rancho, then take the bus to Litegua Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cobán then take the shuttle to Terminal de Autobuses.

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