Guatemala City to Xela
First class Pullman buses: the easiest and most comfortable way to travel between Guatemala City and Quetzaltenango is by Pullman bus. We recommend taking Linea Dorada. Although it is a little more expensive, they offer bathrooms, air conditioning, movies and for security reasons, they run directly from Guatemala City to Xela. Alamo, Galgos and Fuente del Norte transportation do not have bathrooms and make stops along the way. The cost ranges from Q60 to Q70 each way.
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Línea Dorada Transportation Schedule |
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Guatemala Office: 16 Calle 10-03, Zone 1 Phone: 2415-8900 Guatemala City to Xela Approximately 4 hours 8:00am |
Xela Office: 12 Avenida 5-13, Zone 3 Phone: 7767-5198 Xela to Guatemala City Approximately 4 hours 4:00am |
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Álamo Transportation Schedule |
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Guatemala Office: 12 Avenida "A" 0-65 Zone 7 Phone: 2471-8626 Guatemala City to Xela Approximately 4 hours 6:15am |
Xela Office: 14 Avenida 5-15 Zone 3 Phone: 7767-4582 Xela to Guatemala City Approximately 4 hours 4:00am 4:45pm |
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Galgos Transportation Schedule |
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Guatemala Office: 7ª Avenida 19-44, Zone 1 Phone: 2253-4868 or 5206-7583 Guatemala City to Xela Approximately 4 hours 8:30am |
Xela Office: Calle Rodolfo Robles 17-43, Phone: 7761-2248 Xela to Guatemala City Approximately 4 hours |
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Fuente del Norte Transportation Schedule |
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Guatemala Office: 7Av 3-33, Zone 2 Phone: 7761-4587 Guatemala City to Xela Approximately 4 hours 9:30am |
Xela Office: 2ª Avenida 18-47, Zone 1 Phone: 2251-3817 Xela to Guatemala City Approximately 4 hours 5:00am |
***Please note that you should be careful in Guatemala as there are pickpockets and thieves watching for unsuspecting tourists. Always watch your bags carefully in the bus terminal and airport. Be sure to have your valuables on or very close to you at all times***
Note: The approximate travel time from Guatemala City to Xela is about 4 hours. If you are interested in other options, there are also second class buses, called “camionetas” or "Chicken Buses". In Guatemala City, the main terminal for these buses is located between 4 Avenida and 7 Calle in Zone 4. From this terminal, you can take buses to anywhere in Guatemala. The price for these buses is much cheaper than the price for the first class Pullman buses.
From Quetzaltenango you may use the Minerva Terminal in Zone 3 for buses in ALL directions. Bus schedule information can be found in most guidebooks or at the terminal.
AIRPORT PICK-UP
If you either want or need to stay a night in Guatemala City, we recommend the following bed and breakfast. Please make reservations in advance, especially during the summer months:
CASA DE FAMILIA
Km. 16 Carretera a El Salvador
Phone: (502) 6634-0053
Cell Phone: (502) 5200-7681
E-mail Address:
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Please contact Gilda Arroyo who speaks English! The cost is USD $40 including pick-up at the airport, a one night stay, a homemade Guatemalan breakfast, currency exchange, free internet access (includes wireless internet), a mini-tour of the city, and drop-off at the bus station the next morning.
She also does pick-up at the airport and direct drop-off at the bus station the same day for USD $25; this includes currency exchange, reserving a seat for you at the bus station, and an optional stop for you to get something to eat.
Gilda will call us in Xela to notify us of your bus number and arrival time.
You can also arrange for Gilda to pick you up when you return to Guatemala City and take you to the airport.
When contacting Gilda please make reservations in advance and include: Your name, date of arrival, time of arrival, flight number and name of the airline.
*Please make sure you receive a CONFIRMATION from Gilda before leaving for Guatemala.
For more information, please visit the Casa de Familia website at:
www.xelapages.com/casadefamilia
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