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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to Tapachulaby taxi, bus, car or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Tapachula by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastiantaxi
    2. Take the bus from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to TapachulabusGuatemala
    3h 18m
    $895–1,117

  2. Drive 121.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Tapachulacar121.8 km
    1h 52m
    $270–390

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún UmánshuttlePrivate shuttle
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Tecún Umán to TapachulabusSan Salvador / ...
    5h 14m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Tapachula, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to Tapachula. However, you can take the taxi to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian then take the bus to Tapachula. Alternatively, you can drive from Quetzaltenango to Tapachula in around 1h 52m.

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