There are 3 ways to get from Tikal to San Ignacio by bus, car, or shuttle
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The cheapest way to get from Tikal to San Ignacio is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tikal to San Ignacio is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tikal to San Ignacio. However, there are services departing from Tikal and arriving at San Ignacio, Belize via Flores, Peten, Guatemala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Tikal and San Ignacio is 175 km. The road distance is 116 km.
The best way to get from Tikal to San Ignacio without a car is to Public Minibus and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $66.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Tikal to San Ignacio, including transfers.
Tikal to San Ignacio bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Tikal station.
Tikal to San Ignacio bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Santa Elena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to San Ignacio is 116 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Tikal to San Ignacio.
There are 127+ hotels available in San Ignacio.
What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and San Ignacio, Belize?
You can take a vehicle from Tikal to San Ignacio, Belize via Tikal, Santa Elena, and Flores, Peten, Guatemala in around 6h 49m.
Bus from Tikal to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
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