What is the cheapest way to get from Escuintla to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from Escuintla to Tikal is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 13h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escuintla to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from Escuintla to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus via Monterrico which takes 10h 1m and costs $80 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Escuintla and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Escuintla to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Escuintla and arriving at Tikal via Central Sur, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Escuintla to Tikal?

The distance between Escuintla and Tikal is 563 km. The road distance is 534.2 km.

How do I travel from Escuintla to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from Escuintla to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 9h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Escuintla to Tikal?

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Escuintla to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escuintla to Tikal bus from?

Escuintla to Tikal bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Escuintla station.

Where does the Escuintla to Tikal bus arrive?

Escuintla to Tikal bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Guatemala, Centra Sur station.

Can I drive from Escuintla to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Escuintla to Tikal is 534 km. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Escuintla to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 24+ hotels available in Tikal.

Escuintla to Tikal - 6 ways to travel via bus, Public Minibus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Escuintla to Tikal by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus, Public Minibus
best
1. Take the bus from Escuintla to Guatemala, Centra Surbus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
9h 43m
Drive 534.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Escuintla to Tikalcar 534.2 km
13h 2m
$65–94
Bus, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Escuintla to Guatemala, Centra Surbus
2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane GUA - FRS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
6h 54m
Bus, Public Minibus via Monterrico
1. Take the bus from Escuintla to Monterricobus
2. Take the bus from Monterrico to Guatemala Citybus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
10h 1m
$83–258
Bus, Public Minibus #2
1. Take the bus from Escuintla to Guatemala, Centra Surbus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
13h 23m
Bus, Public Minibus #3
1. Take the bus from Escuintla to Guatemala, Centra Surbus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
15h 20m

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

55Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563 km
Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Escuintla, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Escuintla to Tikal via Central Sur, Plaza Barrios, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 9h 43m.

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