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How to get fromPuerto Quetzal to Tikalby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Public Minibus via Monterrico

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puerto San José to Monterricobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterrico to Guatemala Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    9h 51m
    $88–266

  2. Bus, Public Minibus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    13h 33m
    $48–62

  3. Drive 577.5 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Quetzal to Tikalcar car 577.5 km
    13h 39m
    $70–101

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    7h 11m
    $126–216

  5. Bus, Public Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    9h 57m
    $79–112

  6. Bus, Public Minibus #3

    1. Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    15h 35m
    $70–75

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 652 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal via Puerto San José, Monterrico, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 9h 51m.

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