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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santiago Atitlán to Tikal by taxi, bus, car, ferry, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, Public Minibus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santiago Atitlán to Guatemala Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    8h 6m
    $142–158

  2. Drive 561.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santiago Atitlán to Tikalcar car 561.2 km
    13h 45m
    $68–98

  3. Tour, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Santiago Atitlán to Panajachelferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    3. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    10h 2m
    $267–504

  4. Tour, shuttle, Public Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from Santiago Atitlán to Panajachelferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Santa Elenashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    19h 5m
    $215

  5. Taxi, bus, Public Minibus via Chichicastenango

    1. Take the taxi from Santiago Atitlán 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
    10h 2m
    $136–321

  6. Tour, bus, Public Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from Santiago Atitlán to Panajachelferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to Floresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    20h 25m
    $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: 599.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Santiago Atitlán to Tikal. However, you can take the taxi 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 Santiago Atitlán to Tikal in around 13h 45m.

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