Bus from Monterrico to Antigua Guatemala
Tourist shuttles · ~2.5–3 hours · $15–$30 USD · Daily departures, ferry crossing included
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The Monterrico → Antigua return shuttle is the standard exit for travelers wrapping up a beach + turtle visit and continuing onward to Lake Atitlán, the airport, or back to Antigua for a longer stay.
Spring Bus connects you to operators running this route — Adrenalina Tours, Atitrans, Bekol Tours, Pumpkin Tours all run scheduled shuttles ($15–$30 USD) including the ferry crossing. Door-to-door pickup at Monterrico beach hostels, drop at your Antigua hotel.
Route details: Monterrico to Antigua Guatemala
Travel time
2 h 45 min
Distance
130 km
Typical fare
$15 – $30 USD per person
Frequency
Daily (1–2 shuttle departures, morning + early afternoon)
First departure
Approx. 8:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 2:00 PM
Operators on this route
Adrenalina Tours · Atitrans · Bekol Tours · Pumpkin Tours
Pickup at Monterrico
Monterrico village hotels along the beach (Johnny's Place, Pez de Oro, Atelie del Mar area)
Drop-off at Antigua Guatemala
Door-to-door drop at Antigua hotels and hostels (Parque Central, La Merced, Calle del Arco area)
About the journey
The Monterrico → Antigua return reverses the drop — short drive to La Avellana ferry, crossing back over the Canal de Chiquimulilla, then CA-2 west to Escuintla + CA-14 north climbing back into the highlands. ~2.5–3 hours; temperature climbs from 30°C+ Pacific beach back to 18–22°C Antigua highland.
Travel tips for Monterrico → Antigua Guatemala
- Morning shuttle (~8 AM) is the standard pick — gets you to Antigua around 10:30 AM for an afternoon free.
- Sand-clean your gear before loading — drivers don't appreciate sand all over the shuttle.
- Bring a layer — you'll feel the temperature drop arriving Antigua's highlands (~18°C vs Monterrico's 30°C+).
- For onward to Lake Atitlán the same day: take the morning Monterrico shuttle, then catch a midday Antigua → Atitlán shuttle (~12 PM).
- For onward to GUA airport: morning Monterrico shuttle to Antigua, then 1-hour Antigua → GUA shuttle — comfortable for evening flights.
- Confirm hotel pickup time with your shuttle the night before — Monterrico hotels are spread along the beach.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Monterrico to Antigua?
**About 2.5–3 hours** door-to-door from Monterrico beach hostels to Antigua hotels, including the La Avellana ferry crossing back over the Canal de Chiquimulilla.
How much does the shuttle from Monterrico to Antigua cost?
**$15 – $30 USD per person** on Adrenalina Tours, Atitrans, Bekol Tours, or Pumpkin Tours, including the ferry crossing. Same fare as the inverse direction.
What time do shuttles leave Monterrico for Antigua?
**Typically 8 AM and 2 PM daily** — exact times vary by operator. Morning shuttle is the popular pick.
Can I go straight from Monterrico to the airport?
**Limited direct service** — most travelers take Monterrico → Antigua (~2.5 h) + Antigua → GUA (~1 h), total ~3.5 hours. A few operators run direct Monterrico → GUA shuttles (~2.5 h, $20–$35 USD). Pre-book direct service the night before.
Can I continue from Antigua to Lake Atitlán the same day?
**Yes** — morning Monterrico shuttle to Antigua (~10:30 AM arrival), then midday Antigua → Atitlán shuttle (~12 PM), arrives Panajachel by 3 PM.
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