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

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There are 4 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Santiago Atitlán by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    1h 50m
    $50–60

  2. Drive 91.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Santiago Atitláncar car 91.2 km
    1h 46m
    $11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi 91.2 km
    1h 46m
    $65–80

  4. 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 Santiago Atitlánferry ferry Panajachel
    5h 15m
    $258

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 112.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to Santiago Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to Panajachel then take the taxi to Santiago Atitlán. Alternatively, you can drive from Quetzaltenango to Santiago Atitlán in around 1h 46m.

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