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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Elena to Tikal by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    3h 41m
    $118–205

  2. Drive 487.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Tikalcar car 487.1 km
    12h 18m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, Public Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus Guatemala
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus Tikal
    6h 11m
    $60–62

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala to Floresshuttle bus Flores / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Tikalshuttle bus Flores
    12h 30m
    $62–68

  5. Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus bus GuaFlr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus Tikal
    13h 13m
    $63–65

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Elena to Tikal via Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 6h 11m.

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