Transport
How to Get from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Antigua, Guatemala
The simplest option is usually a pre-booked shared cross-border shuttle. One current operator lists a 06:00 departure, USD 75 fare and roughly 11–13 hours, with a vehicle change at the border. Schedules and border processing vary, so confirm your exact travel date and current entry requirements before departure.
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For most travelers, the simplest option is a pre-booked shared cross-border shuttle.
Quick answer
Current operator example: 06:00 departure
Current fare example: USD 75 per person
Current journey estimate: about 11–13 hours
Border: the current service states that passengers change vehicles at the border
These are current August 2026 figures from one operator, not a universal timetable.
How the shuttle works
Guatemala Transportation currently publishes San Cristóbal → Antigua service Monday–Friday. Other shuttle companies may use different schedules, prices and pickup points.
Treat this as a full travel day because road conditions, passenger pickups and border processing can change the arrival time.
Pickup and drop-off
Confirm the exact San Cristóbal pickup point and Antigua drop-off when booking. Do not assume every operator uses the same meeting point.
For local transport to your pickup point, see Getting Around San Cristóbal.
Border documents
Carry your valid passport and check the current immigration requirements that apply to your nationality and status. Use the official Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración (IGM) and Mexico''s Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) rather than relying only on shuttle-company summaries.
SanCrisGo does not publish a universal border fee because requirements can vary.
FAQ
How long does San Cristóbal to Antigua take?
One current operator lists 11–13 hours. Allow the full day.
How much is the shuttle?
One current operator lists USD 75 per person. Recheck for your date.
Does it run every day?
Not necessarily. The current operator checked lists Monday–Friday service.
Do you change vehicles at the border?
The current Guatemala Transportation service says yes.
Related guides
- San Cristóbal to Guatemala City
- Antigua, Guatemala to San Cristóbal de las Casas
- San Cristóbal Bus Stations & Terminals
- Getting Around San Cristóbal
Sources
- Guatemala Transportation — current shuttle schedule
- Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración
- Instituto Nacional de Migración de México
Last verified: August 24, 2026.