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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to Jalapaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Jalapa by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    3h 40m
    $49–79

  2. Drive 255.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Jalapacar car 255.4 km
    4h 50m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, taxi via Quetzaltenango/Xela

    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $58–82

  4. Bus, taxi via Quetzaltenango

    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus bus Gtm
    2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Sanaratebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sanarate to Jalapataxi taxi
    6h 45m
    $46–75

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quetzaltenango to Jalapa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Jalapa, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to Jalapa. However, you can take the bus to Transportes Fuente del Norte, walk to Litegua Bus Station, take the bus to Sanarate, then take the taxi to Jalapa. Alternatively, you can drive from Quetzaltenango to Jalapa in around 4h 50m.

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