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How to get fromTikal to Guatemala Cityby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tikal to Guatemala City by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Public Minibus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elenabus bus Tikal
    2. Take the bus from Flores - Santa Elena to Guatemala Citybus bus Guatemala
    6h 2m
    $52

  2. Public Minibus, bus via Guatemala City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elenabus bus Tikal
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Guatemala Citybus bus Petén
    10h 57m
    $33–42

  3. Drive 479.8 km

    1. Drive from Tikal to Guatemala Citycar car 479.8 km
    12h 11m
    $58–84

  4. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Parque Nacional Tikal to Flores Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane FRS - GUA
    5h 6m
    $111–196

  5. Public Minibus, bus via Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1

    1. Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elenabus bus Tikal
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus Guatemala
    12h 56m
    $37–57

Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 478.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and Guatemala City, Guatemala?

You can take a vehicle from Tikal to Guatemala City via Tikal, Santa Elena, and Flores - Santa Elena in around 6h 2m.

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