There are 6 ways to get from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal by bus, car, plane, 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, Public Minibus via Monterrico
best- Take the bus from Puerto San José to Monterricobus
- Take the bus from Monterrico to Guatemala Citybus
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
9h 51m$88–266Bus, Public Minibus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elenabus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
13h 33m$48–62Drive 577.5 km
- Drive from Puerto Quetzal to Tikalcar 577.5 km
13h 39m$64–93Bus, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus
- Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane GUA - FRS
- Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikal
7h 11m$141–206Bus, Public Minibus
- Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
9h 57m$79–112Bus, Public Minibus #3
- Take the bus from Puerto San José to Guatemala Citybus
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
15h 35m$70–75
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 11m and costs $140 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Puerto San José and arriving at Tikal via Monterrico, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Puerto Quetzal and Tikal is 652 km. The road distance is 577.5 km.
The best way to get from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus via Monterrico which takes 9h 51m and costs $85 - $270.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal, including transfers.
Puerto Quetzal to Tikal bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, depart from Puerto San José station.
Puerto Quetzal to Tikal bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, arrive at Monterrico station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Quetzal to Tikal is 577 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Puerto Quetzal to Tikal.
There are 30+ hotels available in Tikal.
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.
- Website
- tag.com.gt
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Phone
- +502 2471 0952
- Website
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from Puerto San José to Monterrico
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- 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
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 Puerto San José to Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clark Tours
Shuttle from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Clark Tours
Bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- Transportes Fuente del Norte
- Phone
- +502 5808 7471
- [email protected]
- Website
- GuateGo
Bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- GuateGo
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