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How to get fromPuerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenangoby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Puerto Quetzal to Escuintlataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Quetzaltenangobus bus
    3h 41m
    $61–67

  2. Drive 187.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenangocar car 187.8 km
    3h 3m
    $23–33

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenangotaxi taxi 187.8 km
    3h 3m
    $130–170

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from El Paredón Beach to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus Shuttle
    7h 47m
    $69–74

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus bus Guatemala
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus Guatemala
    4h 31m
    $27–39

  6. Bus via Quetzaltenango

    1. Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus bus Guatemala
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenangobus bus Gtm
    7h 36m
    $25–35

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

NEWay Tours operates a shuttle from El Paredón Beach to Quetzaltenango/Xela on demand. Tickets cost $41 and the journey takes 7h.

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