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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cusco to Quetzaltenango by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)planeCUZ - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle
    14h 26m
    $274–535

  2. Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)planeCUZ - TAP
    2. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle
    19h 29m
    $380–1,195

  3. Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)planeCUZ - 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
    17h 10m
    $512–980

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Cusco to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) 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 Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport (TAP), drive to Border Tecún Umán, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango/Xela.

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