Trip report on taking the Transportes Alamo bus from Quetzaltenango (Xela) to Guatemala City.
Buses depart from the Alamo Bus Terminal:
Here’s the schedule of the Transportes Alamo bus from Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City:
The fare for the bus is 90 Q. The chicken buses, which drive erratically, are 80 Q. It’s much better to pay the extra 10 Q.
My buddy bought the ticket in cash at the bus terminal in Xela. They only accept cash. On their website, they do have an option to purchase tickets online:
Luggage goes underneath and you get a ticket:
Photos of the Transportes Alamo buses in Guatemala:
The journey took 4 hours and included 1 stop for the toilet.
Arrival is at the Transportes Alamo bus terminal in Guatemala City:
Hostel recommendation in Xela: Casa Seibel
Hostel recommendation in Guatemala City: Central Hostel Reforma