Rome2Rio

How to get fromSeattle to Quetzaltenangoby plane, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train or bus

Find Transport to Quetzaltenango

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Quetzaltenango by plane, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)planeSEA - TAP
    2. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle
    22h 25m
    $322–1,006

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
    4. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
    5. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangobus
    3d 14h
    $426–798

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
    4. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
    5. Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar
    4d 8h
    $503–962

  4. Drive 5,593.6 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Quetzaltenangocar5,593.6 km
    2d 15h
    $675–975

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)planeSEA - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle
    13h 41m
    $412–1,842

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)planeSEA - TGZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to San Cristóbal de las Casasshuttle
    3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangobus
    16h 53m
    $323–853

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)planePDX - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle
    17h 3m
    $403–1,418

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)planeSEA - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Salvador International Airport to Santa Anashuttle
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachelbus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Agencia Xocomil - Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle
    18h 36m
    $476–1,006

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
    3. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
    4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangobus
    4d 1h
    $464–780

  10. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Hermosillobus
    3. Take the bus from Hermosillo to Tapachulabus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle
    4d 11h
    $358–538

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Quetzaltenango via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and San Cristóbal de las Casas in around 3d 14h.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Guatemala

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Seattle

Trips to Quetzaltenango

Popular routes