To Lake Atitlan by Shuttle and Bus
Direct shuttles leave at 2 PM from Antigua for San Pedro or San Marcos and arrive around 5:30 Occasional delays on the Inter-American Highway can extend the trip by a half-hour. In May 2011, there was also a 9 AM departure direct to San Pedro that arrives around 1 PM. Another way to get to San Pedro is a 9 AM shuttle to Panajachel and a boat to San Pedro. Not recommended from May-November, when winds and rain make for a bumpy ride.
From San Pedro to Antigua, the direct vans and mini-bus depart at 8 AM and later, and are also better options than crossing the lake to Panajachel and catching the shuttle there.
Bus, Shuttle and Boat Schedules
The schedules and cost of Lake Atitlan buses, boats and shuttles was updated in May, 2011.
San Pedro Shuttles
To Antigua, Xela: 8:30 AM, 3 PM. From Antigua: 2 PM, 6:30 PM. From Xela: 8:30 AM, 3 PM. Chichi, 8:30 AM Thursday, Sunday. To Guatemala Airport: 9 AM, Noon. Tapachula, Monterrico: 8:30 AM
San Pedro Buses
Bus stop is at church in el centro.
To Capital, Monday-Friday: 3:30, 4, 5, 5:30, 6, 8, 10 AM. Noon, 2 PM. Saturday: 2:30 AM. Monday: 2:30 AM. Sunday: 6, 7 AM. Noon, 1 & 2 PM.
San Pedro Boats (Lanchas)
Panajachel (Q25) 6 AM-5 PM. First boat to Pana leaves at 6 AM. Last, 5 PM. Santa Cruz, (Q20).
San Marcos Q10. Santiago (Q20). First boat to San Marcos, Santa Cruz, points in-between leaves at 6 AM, then every 20 minutes. Last boat leaves 5 PM.