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How to get fromAustin to Quetzaltenangoby plane, car, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Quetzaltenango by plane, car, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane AUS - 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
    12h 11m
    $240–805

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane AUS - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    11h 58m
    $114–502

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastianbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Quetzaltenangotaxi taxi
    42h 31m
    $236–347

  4. Drive  2,287.5 km

    1. Drive from Austin to Quetzaltenangocar car 2,287.5 km
    29h 51m
    $276–399

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane SAT - TAP
    3. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    13h 13m
    $273–925

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SAT - GUA
    3. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    13h 40m
    $147–642

  7. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane IAH - GUA
    3. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    12h 49m
    $333–923

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reynosa to Villahermosabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Villahermosa to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus 2 / ...
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    47h 46m
    $277–419

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Guatemala Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenangobus bus Gtm
    3d 5h
    $309–557

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,946.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Quetzaltenango via Hyatt Regency Houston, Lamar St @ Smith St, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, Guatemala City, and Transportes Fuente del Norte in around 3d 5h.

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