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How to get fromRetalhuleu to Santiago Atitlánby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, Tour

    best
    1. Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Guatemalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Pedro la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry
    14h 47m
    $177

  2. Drive 75.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retalhuleu to Santiago Atitláncar car 75.2 km
    1h 18m
    $10–14

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Mazatenangobus bus Guatemala
    2. Take the taxi from Mazatenango to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    1h 29m
    $37–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi 75.2 km
    1h 18m
    $55–70

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  • Distance: 350.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Retalhuleu to Santiago Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to Guatemala, walk to Central Sur, take the line 12 bus to Plaza Municipal, take the line 13 bus to Los Arcos, walk to Guatemala City, take the bus to San Pedro la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala, walk to Panajachel, then take the ferry to Santiago Atitlán. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mazatenango then take the taxi to Santiago Atitlán.

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