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How to get fromSeattle to Tikalby plane, shuttle, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Tikal by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane SEA - BZE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    13h 42m

  2. Fly to Mundo Maya Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane SEA - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    16h 26m
    $221–781

  3. Train, bus, Tour

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Guatemala Citybus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Uaxactúnshuttle bus
    5d 6h
    $579–1,257

  4. Drive 5,651.7 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Tikalcar car 5,651.7 km
    2d 16h
    $682–985

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Tikal. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE), walk to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport, take the shuttle to San Ignacio, take the shuttle to Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Tikal via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, Guatemala City, Guatemala City, and Uaxactún in around 5d 6h.

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