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How to get fromSeattle to Quetzaltenangoby plane, car, shuttle, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Quetzaltenango by plane, car, shuttle, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane SEA - 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
    17h 54m
    $282–856

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Provo Envios Confianza to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastianbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Quetzaltenangotaxi taxi
    3d 9h
    $522–831

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    5. Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar car
    4d 8h
    $1,705–2,655

  4. Drive  5,590.3 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Quetzaltenangocar car 5,590.3 km
    2d 15h
    $675–974

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SEA - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    14h 58m
    $306–433

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane YVR - GUA
    3. Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus bus
    19h 18m
    $502–960

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane YVR - TAP
    3. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    20h 7m
    $388–1,093

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane SEA - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco to Panajachelshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    19h 16m
    $321–942

  9. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    5d 2h
    $1,109–1,632

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,716.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport (TAP), drive to Border Tecún Umán, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango/Xela. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Provo Intermodal Hub, walk to Provo Envios Confianza, take the bus to El Paso, walk to Downtown El Paso, take the bus to Ciudad Juárez Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, walk to Mexico City Politécnico Station, take the bus to Tapachula, take the bus to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian, then take the taxi to Quetzaltenango.

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