There are 3 ways to get from Tikal to El Estor by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Public Minibus, bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elena
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Rio Dulce
- Take the taxi from Rio Dulce to El Estor
7h 51m$65–83Drive 273.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tikal to El Estor273.1 km
7h 50m$33–48Shuttle, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Parque Nacional Tikal to Flores Airport
- Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)FRS - GUA
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to El Estor
10h 25m$90–197
Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tikal to El Estor is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tikal to El Estor is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Tikal and El Estor is 312 km. The road distance is 273.1 km.
The best way to get from Tikal to El Estor without a car is to Public Minibus and bus and taxi which takes 7h 51m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Tikal to El Estor, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to El Estor is 273 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Tikal to El Estor.
There are two+ hotels available in El Estor.
What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and El Estor, Guatemala?
There is no direct connection from Tikal to El Estor. However, you can walk to Tikal, take the bus to Santa Elena, walk to Santa Elena, take the bus to Rio Dulce, then take the taxi to El Estor. Alternatively, you can drive from Tikal to El Estor in around 7h 50m.
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- Website
- tag.com.gt
Flights from Mundo Maya Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Mundo Maya Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
Bus from Tikal to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16
- Phone
- +504 9919-5375
- Website
- cristobalcolon.com.gt
Bus from Santa Elena to Rio Dulce
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Schedules at
- cristobalcolon.com.gt
- info@clarktours.com.gt
- Website
- clarktours.com.gt
Shuttle from Parque Nacional Tikal to Flores Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- clarktours.com.gt
Bus from Guatemala City to El Estor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportesfuentedelnorte.com/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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