Antigua to Xela (Quetzaltenango) Shuttle: Price, Schedule, and What to Know
The shuttle from Antigua to Xela (Quetzaltenango) costs Q300 (roughly $39 USD) and departs at 03:30, Monday through Friday only. It's an early one, set your alarm accordingly.
The early departure, and why it matters
03:30 means arranging your pickup with your hotel the night before and having your bag packed and ready, not scrambling at 3 AM. If your accommodation has a front desk that isn't staffed overnight, confirm in advance how the checkout will actually work.
Schedule
| Departure | Time | Price | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua to Xela | 03:30 | Q300 (~$39 USD) | Monday to Friday |
Expect roughly 4 hours
No weekend departures currently on this route.
Getting back to Antigua
We don't currently run a direct Xela-to-Antigua shuttle. The practical way back is via Panajachel: Xela to Panajachel departs at 14:30 (Q225, ~4 hours), then Panajachel to Antigua runs several times a day (Q125, ~3 hours, departures at 05:00, 09:00, 12:00, and 16:00).
Book Xela to Panajachel → Book Panajachel to Antigua →
Booking requirements
- No minimum group size.
- No passport required, this route stays within Guatemala.
FAQ
What time does it leave? 03:30, Monday through Friday.
Is there a return shuttle from Xela straight to Antigua? Not currently. Go via Panajachel instead, Xela to Panajachel, then Panajachel to Antigua.
Do I need a group to book? No, minimum is 1 passenger.
Do I need my passport for this trip? No, this route stays within Guatemala.
Photo by Manuel González Asturias, SJ
