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How to get fromSan Pedro Sula to Tikalby plane, shuttle, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Pedro Sula to Tikal by plane, shuttle, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane SAP - BZE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    6h 5m

  2. Drive 408.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Pedro Sula to Tikalcar car 408.7 km
    10h 30m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Puerto Cortesbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Puerto Cortes to Placenciaferry ferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Placencia to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    12h 30m

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Pedro Sula to Tikal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 472.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between San Pedro Sula, Honduras and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from San Pedro Sula to Tikal. However, you can take the taxi to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) airport, fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE), walk to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport, take the shuttle to San Ignacio, take the shuttle to Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Tikal via Puerto Cortes, Puerto Cortes, Placencia, Placencia, San Ignacio, and Tikal in around 12h 30m.

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