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

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

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  1. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane LIM - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    10h 40m
    $280–690

  2. Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane LIM - 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
    15h 22m
    $356–1,073

  3. Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LIM - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco to Panajachelshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    12h 37m
    $505–1,059

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,502.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Lima to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the taxi to Lima-Airport-LIM airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Tipografía, walk to Transportes Fuente del Norte, then take the bus to Quetzaltenango/Xela. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lima-Airport-LIM airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport (TAP), drive to Border Tecún Umán, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango/Xela.

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