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How to get fromSanta Elena to Tikalby bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Elena to Tikal by bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to CWC Bus Terminalbus bus Chetumal
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    9h

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corozal to Benque Viejo el Carmenbus bus Coroza l- Benque
    2. Drive from Benque Viejo el Carmen to Tikalcar car
    7h 37m
    $34–61

  3. Drive 347.3 km

    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Tikalcar car 347.3 km
    6h 44m
    $42–61

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  • Distance: 381.9 km
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Santa Elena, Corozal, Belize and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Santa Elena to Tikal. However, you can take the bus to CWC Bus Terminal, walk to San Ignacio, take the shuttle to Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Elena to Tikal via Corozal, Corozal, and Benque Viejo el Carmen in around 7h 37m.

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