There are 4 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Acatenango by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemalabus PanaXela
- Take the taxi from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Acatenangotaxi
3h 43m$69–79Drive 131.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Quetzaltenango to Acatenangocar 131.7 km
2h 15m$16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to Acatenangotaxi 131.7 km
2h 15m$95–120Bus
- Take the bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus Guatemala
- Take the bus from Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7 to Patzicíabus
4h 14m$29–39
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Acatenango is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Acatenango is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Quetzaltenango to Acatenango. However, there are services departing from Quetzaltenango/Xela and arriving at Patzicía via Plaza Barrios and Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Quetzaltenango and Acatenango is 135 km. The road distance is 131.7 km.
The best way to get from Quetzaltenango to Acatenango without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs $65 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Quetzaltenango to Acatenango, including transfers.
Quetzaltenango to Acatenango bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, depart from Quetzaltenango/Xela station.
Quetzaltenango to Acatenango bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, arrive at Transportes Fuente del Norte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quetzaltenango to Acatenango is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Quetzaltenango to Acatenango.
There are 410+ hotels available in Acatenango.
What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Acatenango, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Acatenango via Transportes Fuente del Norte, Plaza Barrios, Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7, and Patzicía in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +502 5808 7471
- [email protected]
- Website
- GuateGo
Bus from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- GuateGo
- Phone
- +502 2471 0952
- Website
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Transportes Fuente del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7 to Patzicía
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Phone
- +502 4255 5931
Bus from Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7 to Patzicía
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- $45–120
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