There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Quetzaltenango by plane, car, shuttle, bus, taxi, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane SEA - TAP
- Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar
- Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xela
15h 1m$322–1,006Fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane SEA - GUA
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus
14h 38m$306–433Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus
- Take the bus from Provo Envios Confianza to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastianbus
- Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Quetzaltenangotaxi
3d 9h$515–873Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
- Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar
4d 8h$933–1,961Drive 5,590.3 km
- Drive from Seattle to Quetzaltenangocar 5,590.3 km
2d 15h$675–974Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane SEA - SAL
- Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco to Panajachel
- Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenango
19h 16m$341–1,042Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus
- Take the bus from Provo Envios Confianza to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Katy, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from Houston to Guatemala Citybus
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenangobus
4d 22h$649–1,068Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Guatemala Citybus
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenangobus
5d 7h$652–1,193
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Quetzaltenango is to fly and bus which costs $300 - $440 and takes 14h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Quetzaltenango is to fly and bus which takes 14h 38m and costs $300 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Quetzaltenango. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Quetzaltenango via Provo Envios Confianza, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston and Transportes Fuente del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 22h.
The distance between Seattle and Quetzaltenango is 4716 km. The road distance is 5590.3 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to Quetzaltenango without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3 days 9h and costs $500 - $900.
It takes approximately 15h 1m to get from Seattle to Quetzaltenango, including transfers.
Seattle to Quetzaltenango bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Quetzaltenango bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Provo Intermodal Hub station.
Quetzaltenango is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 5:26 PM in Seattle and 6:26 PM in Quetzaltenango.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Quetzaltenango is 5590 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Seattle to Quetzaltenango.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Quetzaltenango via Provo Intermodal Hub, Provo Envios Confianza, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Katy, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, Guatemala City, and Transportes Fuente del Norte in around 4d 22h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +502 5308 5106
- info@adrenalinatours.com
- Website
- Adrenalina Tours
Shuttle from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- Adrenalina Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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