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How to get fromSeattle to Tikalby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Tikal by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane SEA - 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
    13h 31m

  2. Fly to Mundo Maya Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane SEA - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    15h 54m
    $158–578

  3. Train, bus, Public Minibus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles 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
    5d 7h
    $1,089–1,595

  4. Drive  5,648.4 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Tikalcar car 5,648.4 km
    2d 16h
    $682–984

  5. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SEA - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Uaxactúnshuttle bus
    17h 22m
    $278–742

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,787 km
  • Duration: 13h 31m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Tikal. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 train from Seattle to Tikal via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 5d 7h.

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