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How to get fromTapachula to Quetzaltenangoby bus, taxi, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San SebastianbusGuatemala
    2. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Quetzaltenangotaxi
    3h 19m
    $46–61

  2. Drive 121.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar121.1 km
    1h 55m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Ciudad Tecún UmánbusSan Salvador / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/XelashuttlePrivate shuttle
    4h 44m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Tapachula to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the bus to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian then take the taxi to Quetzaltenango. Alternatively, you can drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenango in around 1h 55m.

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