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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to El Tuncoby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to El Tunco by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi via San Cristóbal de las Casas

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Comitánbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Comitán to El Tuncotaxi taxi
    10h
    $3,331–4,281

  2. Drive 245.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to El Tuncocar car 245.5 km
    5h 20m
    $505–729

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to Comitánbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Comitán to El Tuncotaxi taxi
    10h 30m
    $3,405–3,905

  4. Shuttle, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umánshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mapastepecbus bus
    3. Drive from Mapastepec to El Tuncocar car
    12h 10m
    $2,139–2,429

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 601.7 km
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and El Tunco, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to El Tunco. However, you can take the bus to San Cristóbal de las Casas, walk to San Cristóbal de las Casas, take the bus to Comitán, then take the taxi to El Tunco. Alternatively, you can drive from Quetzaltenango to El Tunco in around 5h 20m.

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