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How to get fromTapachula to San Juan La Lagunaby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Tapachula to San Juan La Laguna by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastianbus bus Guatemala
    2. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to San Juan La Lagunataxi taxi
    3h 56m
    $59–77

  2. Drive 180.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tapachula to San Juan La Lagunacar car 180.6 km
    3h
    $22–32

  3. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    2. Take the ferry from Panajachel to San Juan La Lagunaferry ferry Atitlán Lake Tour
    10h 8m
    $330

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 191.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Tapachula to San Juan La Laguna. However, you can take the bus to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian then take the taxi to San Juan La Laguna. Alternatively, you can drive from Tapachula to San Juan La Laguna in around 3h.

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