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How to get fromYaxchilán to Tikalby shuttle, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yaxchilán to Tikal by shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, Public Minibus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bethel to FloresshuttleBp8
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to TikalbusTikal
    7h 5m
    $77–79

  2. Drive 216.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yaxchilán to Tikalcar216.1 km
    5h 45m
    $27–38

  3. Drive, shuttle

    1. Drive from Yaxchilán to Bethelcar
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bethel to FloresshuttleBp8
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Tikalshuttle
    6h 1m
    $69–113

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Yaxchilán, Mexico and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Yaxchilán to Tikal. However, you can drive to Bethel, take the shuttle to Flores, walk to Santa Elena, take the bus to Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can drive from Yaxchilán to Tikal in around 5h 45m.

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