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

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      bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

      $23

  2. Drive  71.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelcar car 71.8 km
    1h 18m
    $8–12

  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 21m
    $258

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to Panajacheltaxi taxi 71.8 km
    1h 18m
    $50–65

  5. Shuttle

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

Quetzaltenango to Panajachel by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Panajachel, Sololá, 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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