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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to El Tuncoby bus, taxi, car or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to El Tunco by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelbus
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to Comitánbus
    3. Take the taxi from Comitán to El Tuncotaxi
    10h 30m
    $2,353–2,753

  2. Drive 244.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to El Tuncocar244.6 km
    5h 26m
    $529–764

  3. Bus, taxi via San Cristóbal de las Casas

    1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Comitánbus
    3. Take the taxi from Comitán to El Tuncotaxi
    10h 38m
    $2,238–2,888

  4. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umánshuttle
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mapastepecbus
    3. Take the taxi from Mapastepec to El Tuncotaxi
    12h 10m
    $4,111–4,691

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and El Tunco, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to El Tunco. However, you can take the bus to Panajachel, take the bus to Comitán, then take the taxi to El Tunco. Alternatively, you can drive from Quetzaltenango to El Tunco in around 5h 26m.

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