OK. Here’s the deal on blowing this hot dog stand: “Chicken buses” (the ones where you get to eat your knees while a small child throws up in your lap) leave all the time, go everywhere, cost nothing and get insanely packed.

If you’re heading towards the capital and want to travel in style (or the Guatemalan equivalent thereof), a Pullman is your best bet, particularly being that they only cost about Q20 more for the 4 to 5 hour trip.

Below are the details of the three companies operating out of Xela. A taxi to any of their terminals from the center of Xela should cost Q15-25, depending on your bargaining skills.

LINEA DORADA
(1st class bus - Q60 one way)

Daily (to Xela):
8:00am
3:00pm

Daily (to Guate):
9:15am
2:00pm
4:00pm
8:00pm