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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to Chiapasby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastiantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    11h 3m
    $1,531–2,064

  2. Drive  377.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Tuxtla Gutiérrezcar car 377.7 km
    5h 58m
    $843–1,217

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casasshuttle bus Quetzaltenango
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    6h 4m
    $1,067–1,517

  4. Shuttle, bus via Tapachula

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umánshuttle bus Private shuttle
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    12h 59m
    $2,507–2,857

  5. Shuttle, bus via Quetzaltenango

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casasshuttle bus Antigua
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    10h 38m
    $1,309–1,759

Quetzaltenango to Chiapas by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas. However, you can take the taxi to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian, take the bus to Tapachula, then take the bus to Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Alternatively, you can drive from Quetzaltenango to Tuxtla Gutiérrez in around 5h 58m.

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