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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to Lake Atitlánby bus, shuttle, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán by bus, shuttle, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemalabus bus PanaXela
    3h 13m
    $24

  2. Drive  73.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitláncar car 73.3 km
    1h 20m
    $9–13

  3. Shuttle, Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to San Pedro La Lagunashuttle bus Quetzaltenango
    2. Take the ferry from San Pedro La Laguna to Panajachelferry ferry Panajachel
    7h 40m
    $258

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlántaxi taxi 73.3 km
    1h 20m
    $55–65

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelshuttle bus San Cristobal de las Casas
    1h
    $17–22

  6. Shuttle via Panajachel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    1h 26m
    $19–150

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Map of how to get from Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 76 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Lake Atitlán, Guatemala?

GuateGo operates a bus from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala once daily. Tickets cost $24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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