What is the cheapest way to get from Mérida to El Progreso?

The cheapest way to get from Mérida to El Progreso is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 18h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mérida to El Progreso?

The fastest way to get from Mérida to El Progreso is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $390 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Mérida and El Progreso?

No, there is no direct bus from Mérida to El Progreso. However, there are services departing from Mérida Centro Histórico and arriving at El Progreso via Chetumal, Flores, Guatemala City and San Pedro Sula. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 32m.

How far is it from Mérida to El Progreso?

The distance between Mérida and El Progreso is 665 km. The road distance is 1034.4 km.

How do I travel from Mérida to El Progreso without a car?

The best way to get from Mérida to El Progreso without a car is to bus via Chetumal which takes 33h 32m and costs $180 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Mérida to El Progreso?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Mérida to El Progreso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mérida to El Progreso bus from?

Mérida to El Progreso bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Mérida Centro Histórico station.

Bus or fly from Mérida to El Progreso?

The best way to get from Mérida to El Progreso is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $390 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Chetumal, which costs $180 - $1,100 and takes 33h 32m.

Where does the Mérida to El Progreso bus arrive?

Mérida to El Progreso bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Chetumal station.

Can I drive from Mérida to El Progreso?

Yes, the driving distance between Mérida to El Progreso is 1034 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Mérida to El Progreso.

Where can I stay near El Progreso?

There are 11+ hotels available in El Progreso.

Mérida to El Progreso - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mérida to El Progreso by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)MID - SAP
6h 8m
$399–865
Drive 1,034.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mérida to El Progreso1,034.4 km
18h 46m
$143–206
Train, bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto
2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto
3. Take the bus from Corozal to Belmopan
4. Take the bus from Belmopan to Independence
5. Take the ferry from Big Creek to Puerto Cortes
6. Drive from Puerto Cortes to El Progreso
23h 19m
$161–427
Bus via Chetumal
1. Take the bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to ChetumalAdo
2. Take the bus from Chetumal to Flores
3. Take the bus from Flores to Guatemala City
4. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Pedro Sula
33h 32m
$183–1,091
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to Tapachula
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Pedro Sula
42h 14m
$164–259
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Mérida TAME to Chetumal
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chetumal to Belize City
3. Take the bus from Novelo's Bus Terminal to Punta Gorda
4. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Gorda to La Ceiba
5. Take the bus from La Ceiba to El Progreso
37h 35m

Mérida International Airport (MID) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) flights

3Weekly Planes

5h 39mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Mérida, Mexico and El Progreso, Honduras?

Aeroméxico flies from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to El Progreso via Chetumal, Flores, Guatemala City, and San Pedro Sula in around 33h 32m.

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