Pullman Buses between Xela and Guatemala City
If you are planning a trip to the capital, a comfortable and safe one, you should know about these Pulllman-style bus options with their reasonably priced tickets.
TRANSPORTES ALAMO
Photo credits: Transportes Alamo
These buses are air-conditioned. They have window curtains and reclinable seats. Tickets cost 80-120 Quetzales per person. You can purchase on-line (must be 48 hours in advance of departure). If you decide to purchase in-person at the ALAMO offices we recommend you go at least one day in advance so you can choose your seat. (When there are not many passengers you can purchase up to 30 minutes before departure). You must be present at least 20 minutes before the bus’s department time.
ALAMO offices have a waiting room (where you can be sure of safety while you await departure). For your convenience, this transportation company has a range of departure/arrival schedules. Buses are generally punctual at departure, occasionally they make a 15 minute stop at a restaurant at about mid-point in route giving you a chance to buy food or use a restroom. Some of the coaches have a restroom on board. Office hours are Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Here are available departure times:
-From Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City-
Mon: 2 AM
Mon -Sun: 3 AM, 4 AM, 4:30 AM, 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM
-From Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango-
Mon-Sun: 5 AM, 6:15 AM, 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:45 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5:30 PM
Fri- Sun: 6 PM
Address in Quetzaltenango: 6ta Calle, 12-14, zone 3
Address in Guatemala City: 12 Av. A, 0-65, zone 7
Telephone: 78884 0505
XELABUS
Photo credits: Xelabus
These are very modern buses, comfortable and safe with “executive” and reclinable seats, seat belts, window curtains, restrooms, and entertainment systems, e.g. audio, television, and WiFi on board, so your travels will be pleasant. There is also a chromotherapeutic system to help you relax during the trip. Single tickets are 100 Quetzales and you can reserve over the telephone or directly in the offices. (There is no webpage for XELABUS, but you can look for it on social media platforms such as Facebook.)
XELABUS offices are small but have a few chairs where you can wait until departure. The trip is completely direct, non-stop and we recommend you arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure time as the service is punctual and departs on time. Office hours are 7 AM — 5 PM. Bus schedules provide a variety of options for your travels:
-From Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City-
Mon-Sat: 5 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Sun.: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM, 4:30 PM
-From Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango-
Mon- Sat: 5:45 AM, 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 2:30 PM, 4:15 PM
Sun.: 7 AM, 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 2:30 PM, 4:15 PM
Address in Quetzaltenango: 5ta Calle, between 12 and 13 Av., zone 3, along side Plaza Monterrey (in front of ENCO)
Address in Guatemala City: Calzada Roosevelt, 12-76 zone 7, Centro Commercial Rus Mall Local C1-114
Telephone: 3762 5306
Whatsapp: 2235-5742
TRANSPORTES CRISTÓBAL COLÓN
Photo credits:: Cristóbal Colón
These buses are very comfortable. There are two classes of travel: first class or luxury class. These buses have reclinable, spacious seats, electric outlets and USB outlets. There is on-board entertainment with individual screens and WiFi. There are also restrooms and security cameras. Routes are direct, but you must be present at least an hour before departure time in order for luggage to be checked.
The cost per ticket is 80 Quetzales one way, 160 Quetzales two way. You can purchase your ticket on line (check out the webpage for Transportes San Cristobal in order to reserve). You can go directly to their offices or telephone to reserve your ticket. Office hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Sundays 8 AM to 5 PM.
-From Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City-
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 2 AM
Tuesday and Thursday: 2:30 PM
-From Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango-
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:00 AM
Address in Quetzaltenango: 5ta Calle, 12-44, zone 3
Address in Guatemala City: 16 calle 10-03 Zona 1, 7ma. Avenida 19-44 Zona 1, 4ta. Avenida 13-60 Zona 10, Calzada Aguilar Batres 18-35 Zona 12
Whatsapp: +502 5516 4029
Telephone: 7767 5198 or 2415 8900
IMPORTANT: Due to the CoVid19 pandemic, these bus companies are taking public health precautionary measures in order to prevent contagion among passengers by implementing guidelines such as: 50% capacity, obligatory masking, checking body temperatures and use of alcohol-based gels. Currently, eating inside buses is not possible.
