There are 5 ways to get from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus Guatemala
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus Guatemala
4h 31m$27–39Drive 187.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenangocar 187.8 km
3h 3m$21–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenangotaxi 187.8 km
3h 3m$130–170Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from El Paredón Beach to Quetzaltenango/XelaShuttle
7h 47m$69–74Bus via Quetzaltenango
- Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus Guatemala
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenangobus Gtm
7h 36m$25–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango. However, there are services departing from Puerto San José and arriving at Quetzaltenango/Xela via Transportes Fuente del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Puerto Quetzal and Quetzaltenango is 285 km. The road distance is 187.8 km.
The best way to get from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango, including transfers.
Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, depart from Puerto San José station.
Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, arrive at Guatemala City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango.
There are 94+ hotels available in Quetzaltenango.
What companies run services between Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Puerto Quetzal to Quetzaltenango/Xela via Puerto San José and Transportes Fuente del Norte in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +502 2471 0952
- Website
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
- Phone
- +502 4593 1295
- [email protected]
- Website
- NEWay Tours
Shuttle from El Paredón Beach to Quetzaltenango/Xela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $41
- Schedules at
- NEWay Tours
Bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Transportes Fuente del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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