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How to get fromTapachula to Santiago Atitlánby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Tapachula to Santiago Atitlán 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 Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    $59–77

  2. Drive 176.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tapachula to Santiago Atitláncar car 176.5 km
    2h 42m
    $22–31

  3. Shuttle, Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    2. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry Panajachel
    7h 50m
    $418

  4. Bus, taxi via Mazatenango

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mazatenangobus bus San Salvador
    2. Take the taxi from Mazatenango to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    5h 1m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 187.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Tapachula to Santiago Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian then take the taxi to Santiago Atitlán. Alternatively, you can drive from Tapachula to Santiago Atitlán in around 2h 42m.

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