There are 4 ways to get from Guatemala City to Izabal by plane, car, bus or taxi
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Fly, drive
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Fly from Guatemala City (GUA) to San Pedro Sula (SAP)
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Drive from San Pedro Sula to Entre Ríos
Bus, taxi
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Take the bus from Guatemala City to Río Dulce
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Take a taxi from Río Dulce to Puerto Barrios
Drive
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Drive from Guatemala City to Puerto Barrios
Guatemala City to Izabal by bus
The bus journey time between Guatemala City and Izabal is around 6h 40m and covers a distance of around 297 km. Operated by Litegua, the Guatemala City to Izabal bus service departs from Ciudad Guatemala Calle 15 and arrives in Puerto Barrios. Typically 70 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Guatemala City to Izabal is to bus which costs $9 - $23 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Guatemala City to Izabal is to drive. Taking this option will cost $35 - $55 and takes 4h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ciudad Guatemala Calle 15 and arriving at Puerto Barrios. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Guatemala City and Izabal is 240 km. The road distance is 296.3 km.
The best way to get from Guatemala City to Izabal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 11m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Guatemala City to Izabal, including transfers.
Guatemala City to Izabal bus services, operated by Litegua, depart from Ciudad Guatemala Calle 15 station.
The quickest flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Guatemala City to Izabal bus services, operated by Litegua, arrive at Puerto Barrios station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guatemala City to Izabal is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Guatemala City to Izabal.
- Distance: 239.9 km
- Duration: 4h 21m
What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Izabal, Guatemala?
Litegua operates a bus from Ciudad Guatemala Calle 15 to Puerto Barrios every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9 - $23 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- tag.com.gt
Flights from Guatemala City to San Pedro Sula
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $440
- Phone
- +502 7947 7070
- info@transportesfuentedelnorte.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Guatemala City to Río Dulce
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $29
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +502 2326-9595, 23269400, 24239150, 77229480
- reservas@guatemalaexpedition.com
- Website
- litegua.com
Bus from Ciudad Guatemala Calle 15 to Puerto Barrios
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $23
- Schedules at
- litegua.com
- Especial
- $10
- Plus
- $12
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $55 - $75
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More Questions & Answers
TAG Airlines offers flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport.
There are four+ hotels available in Izabal. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Guatemala City to Guatemala City Airport is to bus which takes 12 min and costs $1 - $75.