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How to get fromSan Marcos La Laguna to Tikalby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos La Laguna to Tikal by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, bus, Public Minibus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from San Marcos La Laguna to Chichicastenangotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chichicastenango to Guatemala Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    9h 34m
    $114–296

  2. Drive 531.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos La Laguna to Tikalcar car 531.2 km
    13h 17m
    $65–93

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Marcos La Laguna to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    8h 50m
    $157–227

  4. Tour, shuttle, Public Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from San Marcos La Laguna to Panajachelferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Santa Elenashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    20h 57m
    $215

  5. Tour, bus, Public Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from San Marcos La Laguna to Panajachelferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to Floresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    22h 17m
    $191

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 651.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from San Marcos La Laguna to Tikal. However, you can take the taxi to Chichicastenango, take the bus to Guatemala City, take the bus to Flores - Santa Elena, walk to Santa Elena, take the bus to Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can drive from San Marcos La Laguna to Tikal in around 13h 17m.

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