Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City

Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City

Quetzaltenango
Guatemala City
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Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Turansa
Minivan 8pax
Any time
+3h 40m
$184.00
Taxi
Authentic Guatemala
Van 6pax
Any time
+3h 45m
$200.00
Taxi
Authentic Guatemala
Standard 3pax
Any time
+3h 45m
$180.00
Taxi
Turansa
Van 9pax
Any time
+3h 40m
$224.00
Taxi
Adrenalina Tours
SUV 5pax
Any time
+4h 15m
$187.20
Taxi
Magic Travel
Van 6pax
Any time
+4h 30m
$206.25
Taxi
Taxis Lobos 5 Estrellas
Standard 3pax
Any time
+4h
$130.48
Bus
Transportes Alamo
Reclining Seats 160
04:30
08:30
$13.60
  4.4
Bus
Transportes Alamo
Reclining Seats 160
06:30
10:30
$13.60
  4.4
Bus
Transportes Alamo
Reclining Seats 160
08:00
12:00
$13.60
  4.4
Flight
TAG Airlines
Economy
10:00
11:00
$156.72
Bus
Transportes Alamo
Reclining Seats 160
10:15
14:15
$13.60
  4.4
Flight
TAG Airlines
Economy
10:50
11:50
$152.68
Bus
Transportes Alamo
Reclining Seats 160
12:45
16:45
$13.60
  4.4
Bus
Transportes Alamo
Reclining Seats 160
14:30
18:30
$13.60
  4.4
Flight
TAG Airlines
Economy
14:45
15:45
$84.70
Bus
Transportes Alamo
Reclining Seats 160
16:45
20:45
$13.60
  4.4

How to get from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City

Travelling between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 250.06 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.18.

How long does it take to get from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 4h 30m to reach Guatemala City.

How much does it cost to get from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City?

Travelling between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City can be as cheap as USD 17.18 if you opt for a Transportes Alamo bus and as expensive as USD 250.06 if you buy a Magic Travel taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City ?

  • 7 from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City starting from 04:30 Transportes Alamo Quetzaltenango until 16:45 Transportes Alamo Quetzaltenango
  • 1 from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City starting from 10:50 Quetzaltenango Airport until 10:50 Quetzaltenango Airport
  • 5 from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City starting from 00:00 Quetzaltenango Transfer until 00:00 Quetzaltenango Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 158.69.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City

TAG Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City

Transportes Alamo

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City

Adrenalina Tours, Authentic Guatemala, Magic Travel, Turansa

What is the most popular transport to get from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City

Facts about the transport from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure4:45 PM
Departures per day13
Distance225 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAdrenalina Tours, Authentic Guatemala, Magic Travel, TAG Airlines, Transportes Alamo, Turansa