What is the cheapest way to get from San Ignacio to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from San Ignacio to Tikal is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Ignacio to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from San Ignacio to Tikal is to taxi and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 20m and costs $190 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between San Ignacio and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from San Ignacio to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Salamá and arriving at Tikal via El Rancho, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from San Ignacio to Tikal?

The distance between San Ignacio and Tikal is 563 km. The road distance is 396.4 km.

How do I travel from San Ignacio to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from San Ignacio to Tikal without a car is to taxi and bus and Public Minibus which takes 7h 43m and costs $110 - $130.

How long does it take to get from San Ignacio to Tikal?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from San Ignacio to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Ignacio to Tikal bus from?

San Ignacio to Tikal bus services, operated by Transportes Unidos Bajaverapacenses, depart from Salamá station.

Where does the San Ignacio to Tikal bus arrive?

San Ignacio to Tikal bus services, operated by Transportes Unidos Bajaverapacenses, arrive at El Rancho station.

Can I drive from San Ignacio to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between San Ignacio to Tikal is 396 km. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from San Ignacio to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 29+ hotels available in Tikal.

San Ignacio to Tikal - 6 ways to travel via taxi, bus, Public Minibus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Ignacio to Tikal by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus, Public Minibus
best
1. Take the taxi from San Ignacio to Guatemala Citytaxi
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
7h 43m
$115–127
Drive 396.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from San Ignacio to Tikalcar 396.4 km
10h 34m
$48–69
Taxi, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from San Ignacio to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUAtaxi
2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane GUA - FRS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
5h 20m
$193–276
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Salamá to El Ranchobus
2. Take the bus from El Rancho to Cobánbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Cobán to Tikalshuttle
13h 30m
$114–121
Bus, Public Minibus via San Agustín Acasaguastlán
1. Take the bus from Salamá to El Ranchobus
2. Take the bus from El Rancho to Litegua Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
10h 31m
$76–91
Bus, Public Minibus
1. Take the bus from Salamá to Guatemala City - Centra Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
18h 4m
$79–94

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from San Ignacio to Tikal.

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Distance: 562.6 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between San Ignacio, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a vehicle from San Ignacio to Tikal via Salamá, El Rancho, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 10h 31m.

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