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There are 4 ways to get from Cartagena to Quetzaltenango by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Cartagena to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)planeCTG - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle
    9h 57m
    $170–370

  2. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)planeBAQ - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle
    12h 34m
    $253–452

  3. Fly Cartagena to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)planeCTG - TAP
    2. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle
    17h 29m
    $280–904

  4. Fly Cartagena to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)planeCTG - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Salvador International Airport to Santa Anashuttle
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachelbus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Agencia Xocomil - Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle
    14h 20m
    $454–654

Cartagena (CTG) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the bus to Iglesia Cristo Rey, walk to Cartagena (CTG) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Guatemala City, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango Xela. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, take the taxi to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Guatemala City, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango Xela.

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