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How to get fromVeracruz to Quetzaltenangoby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Veracruz to Quetzaltenango by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Veracruz to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus Quetzaltenango
    16h 9m
    $115–169

  2. Drive  885.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Veracruz to Quetzaltenangocar car 885.3 km
    12h 51m
    $107–155

  3. Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane VER - TAP
    2. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    9h 49m
    $284–809

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar car
    16h 26m
    $117–170

  5. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane VER - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    8h 44m
    $338–1,226

Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 940.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 9m

What companies run services between Veracruz, Mexico and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Veracruz to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the bus to San Cristóbal de las Casas, walk to San Cristóbal de las Casas, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango. Alternatively, you can drive from Veracruz to Quetzaltenango in around 12h 51m.

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