What is the cheapest way to get from Belize City to Placencia?

The cheapest way to get from Belize City to Placencia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belize City to Placencia?

The fastest way to get from Belize City to Placencia is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $150 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Belize City and Placencia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Belize City and arriving at Placencia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Belize City to Placencia?

The distance between Belize City and Placencia is 175 km. The road distance is 175.3 km.

How do I travel from Belize City to Placencia without a car?

The best way to get from Belize City to Placencia without a car is to Bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $275.

How long does it take to get from Belize City to Placencia?

The Bus from Belize City to Placencia takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Belize City to Placencia bus from?

Belize City to Placencia bus services, operated by Julian Transfers & Tours, depart from Belize City station.

Bus or fly from Belize City to Placencia?

The best way to get from Belize City to Placencia is to Bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $275. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Belize City to Placencia bus arrive?

Belize City to Placencia bus services, operated by Julian Transfers & Tours, arrive at Placencia station.

Can I drive from Belize City to Placencia?

Yes, the driving distance between Belize City to Placencia is 175 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Belize City to Placencia.

Where can I stay near Placencia?

There are 196+ hotels available in Placencia.

Belize City to Placencia - 7 ways to travel via Bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Belize City to Placencia by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Belize City to Placenciabus Belize
2h 30m
$275
Drive 175.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Belize City to Placenciacar 175.3 km
3h 14m
$37–53
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Airport to Placenciashuttle
1h 55m
$127–305
Shuttle #2
1. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Placenciashuttle
3h
Fly Belize City Goldson Intl Apt to Placencia Airport
1. Fly from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) to Placencia Airport (PLJ)plane BZE - PLJ
1h 52m
$154–234
Fly Belize City Municipal Airport to Dangriga, shuttle
1. Fly from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA) to Dangriga (DGA)plane TZA - DGA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Dangriga to Placenciashuttle
2h 38m
$202–213
Bus to Dangriga, fly to Placencia Airport
1. Take the bus from Belize City to Dangrigabus
2. Fly from Dangriga (DGA) to Placencia Airport (PLJ)plane DGA - PLJ
3h 4m
$276–289

Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) to Placencia Airport (PLJ) flights

114Weekly Planes

41 minAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.6 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Belize City, Belize and Placencia, Belize?

Julian Transfers & Tours operates a bus from Belize City to Placencia hourly. Tickets cost $275 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Maya Island Air and Tropic Air fly from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) to Placencia Airport (PLJ) hourly.

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