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How to get fromSantiago Atitlán to Tapachulaby taxi, bus, car, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago Atitlán to Tapachula by taxi, bus, car, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santiago Atitlán to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastiantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Tapachulabus bus Guatemala
    3h 39m
    $1,032–1,253

  2. Drive 177.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santiago Atitlán to Tapachulacar car 177.5 km
    2h 44m
    $363–524

  3. Tour, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Santiago Atitlán to Panajachelferry ferry Panajachel
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Tapachulashuttle bus Panajachel
    8h 21m
    $7,069

  4. Taxi, bus via Mazatenango

    1. Take the taxi from Santiago Atitlán to Mazatenangotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mazatenango to Tapachulabus bus San Salvador
    5h 2m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 189.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala and Tapachula, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Santiago Atitlán to Tapachula. However, you can take the taxi to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian then take the bus to Tapachula. Alternatively, you can drive from Santiago Atitlán to Tapachula in around 2h 44m.

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