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How to get fromRetalhuleu to Lago de Atitlánby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Retalhuleu to Lago de Atitlán by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Guatemala Citybus bus Guatemala
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelbus bus
    5h 59m
    $35–42

  2. Drive 79.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retalhuleu to San Juan La Lagunacar car 79.2 km
    1h 36m
    $10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu to San Juan La Lagunataxi taxi 79.2 km
    1h 36m
    $55–70

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Tecun Umanbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to San Pedro La Lagunashuttle bus
    9h 3m

  5. Bus via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Guatemala Citybus bus Guatemala
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Pedro la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus bus GuaSnPdLg / ...
    10h 11m
    $59–66

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Retalhuleu to Lago de Atitlán.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Retalhuleu, Guatemala and Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Retalhuleu to Panajachel via Guatemala City, Plaza Barrios, Bolivar, and Terminal de Autobuses in around 5h 59m.

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