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How to get fromXela, Quetzaltenango to Tapachulaby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Tapachula by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastiantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Tapachulabus bus Guatemala
    3h 21m
    $730–895

  2. Drive 117.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Tapachulacar car 117.2 km
    1h 54m
    $241–348

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemalabus bus PanaXela
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Tapachulashuttle bus Panajachel
    8h 58m
    $5,521

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 164 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Xela, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Tapachula, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Tapachula. However, you can take the taxi to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian then take the bus to Tapachula. Alternatively, you can drive from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Tapachula in around 1h 54m.

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