Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Shuttle & Scenic Route

Private shuttle through Guatemala's highlands, from the capital to colonial Antigua

You get picked up at the airport or your Guatemala City hotel and driven to Antigua in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who knows the highland route. Infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. The drive covers the scenic climb from the capital into the Central Highlands, with no stops or other passengers along the way.

Options for this experience

4 options

From US$ 15 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Shuttle to or from Guatemala City No fixed time Pick this option if you want to travel within Guatemala City. Pickup and drop-off are at the airport and hotels in Guatemala City. Private car or van, depending on the number of passengers and availability. Pickup is included.

Shuttle to/from Antigua No fixed time Pick this option if you want to travel between Guatemala City and Antigua, in either direction. Duration: 1 hour. Pickup and drop-off are at the airport and hotels in Antigua Guatemala. Private car or van, depending on the number of passengers and availability. Pickup is included.

Shuttle to or from Lake Atitlan No fixed time Pick this option if you want to travel between Guatemala City or Antigua and Lake Atitlan, in either direction. Duration: 3 hours. Pickup and drop-off are only in Panajachel. Private car or van, depending on the number of passengers and availability. Pickup is included.

Shuttle to or from El Paredón No fixed time Pick this option if you want to travel between Guatemala City or Antigua and El Paredón Beach, in either direction. Duration: 3 hours. Private car or van, depending on the number of passengers and availability. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private shuttle transportation in Guatemala

• Choose correct shuttle option
• Travel safely to destination
• Enjoy scenic landscapes en route
• Arrive at Antigua Guatemala
• Or arrive at Panajachel (Lake Atitlán) or El Paredón
• Or arrive in Guatemala City, depending on your option

What’s included

One-way private transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup at your specified location and drop-off at your destination.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Before you book

Group Private

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Ages Adult (13 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (9 to 12 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available

Operated by Authentic Guatemala

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

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The experience

When you land tired and your phone is still searching for signal, the last thing you want is to hunt around the terminal for your ride. A private shuttle from Guatemala City to Antigua means someone has already figured out the route, the timing, and where to pick you up, so you don't have to negotiate with a stranger at the curb or trust a random taxi dispatcher. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which sounds basic until you're climbing out of the capital into the highlands and the road starts to wind.

The drive itself takes you through the landscape most travelers miss when they fly straight through. You're moving from the urban sprawl of Guatemala City up into the Central Highlands, where the air cools and the valleys open up. It's not a sightseeing tour with stops, but the route itself is part of why you book a private shuttle instead of just grabbing a ride. If you're traveling with kids, infant seats are available, which means you're not scrambling to figure out car safety on arrival. Everyone sits back, and the landscape does the work.

The shuttle gets you to Antigua without the back-and-forth of a shared van picking up other passengers. That's the real difference between a private shuttle and everything else available at the terminal.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 12 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the shuttle is air-conditioned throughout the journey.

Does the shuttle make stops along the way?

This is a direct private transfer. The route passes through scenic highlands, but there are no scheduled stops for sightseeing.