Getting in
- La Aurora International Airport: For Zona 9/10/13, use Uber or a hotel-arranged car rather than the fixed-price airport taxi: about 10–20 minutes when traffic cooperates, roughly Q50–90. The airport taxi to Zona 10 is around US$12 and commonly costs 2–3 times an ordinary ride. For Zona 1 allow 25–45+ minutes; traffic, not distance, is the issue. If continuing straight to Antigua, take a scheduled shared shuttle from the airport (about US$8–12), not a city bus.
- Centra Norte: This is the useful terminal for first-class buses and services from Petén, the Caribbean coast and eastern/northern Guatemala. A Blue-White Transurbano connects it toward town, but requires a prepaid card and does not take cash; for most arrivals with luggage, summon an Uber or arrange pickup. Expect roughly 25–60 minutes to Zona 10 depending on traffic and an app fare around Q70–130.
- Centra Sur: For arrivals from the Pacific lowlands and towns south of the capital. It is the southern terminus for green Transmetro services; use Transmetro only if your destination is directly on its corridor and you can pay contactlessly or obtain the card. Otherwise take a booked ride: Zona 10 is often 30–60 minutes in traffic, roughly Q80–150.
- Terminal Trebol: The basic roadside terminal for chicken buses from Antigua and the Sacatepéquez/Chimaltenango side. Do not treat it as a visitor-friendly station: there is little infrastructure. Have your hotel or Uber collect you; Zona 1 or Zona 10 can each take 20–45 minutes, traffic permitting. A ride-share fare will vary sharply by time, but budget roughly Q50–120.
- Estación de Occidente: Western Highlands chicken-bus arrivals use this area rather than a polished central terminal. It is practical for locals, not for arriving travelers with bags; arrange pickup or order a ride to your accommodation rather than wandering for a connection. Allow 30–60 minutes to Zona 10 in congested periods.