What is the cheapest way to get from Guatemala City to Mérida?

The cheapest way to get from Guatemala City to Mérida is to bus which costs $2300 - $4100 and takes 28h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guatemala City to Mérida?

The fastest way to get from Guatemala City to Mérida is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $4800 - $18000.

Is there a direct bus between Guatemala City and Mérida?

No, there is no direct bus from Guatemala City to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Guatemala City and arriving at Mérida Centro Histórico via Flores and Bacalar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Guatemala City to Mérida?

The distance between Guatemala City and Mérida is 729 km. The road distance is 1082.2 km.

How do I travel from Guatemala City to Mérida without a car?

The best way to get from Guatemala City to Mérida without a car is to bus which takes 16h 32m and costs $2100 - $9000.

How long does it take to get from Guatemala City to Mérida?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Guatemala City to Mérida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guatemala City to Mérida bus from?

Guatemala City to Mérida bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, depart from Guatemala City station.

Bus or fly from Guatemala City to Mérida?

The best way to get from Guatemala City to Mérida is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $4800 - $18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2100 - $9000 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Guatemala City to Mérida bus arrive?

Guatemala City to Mérida bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, arrive at Flores - Santa Elena station.

Can I drive from Guatemala City to Mérida?

Yes, the driving distance between Guatemala City to Mérida is 1082 km. It takes approximately 17h 2m to drive from Guatemala City to Mérida.

Where can I stay near Mérida?

There are 872+ hotels available in Mérida.

Guatemala City to Mérida - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Guatemala City to Mérida by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane GUA - MID
8h 38m
$4,832–17,172
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Chetumalshuttle
3. Take the bus from Chetumal to Mérida TAMEbus
27h 46m
$1,734–3,064
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
2. Take the bus from Flores to Bacalarbus
3. Take the bus from Bacalar to Mérida Centro Históricobus
16h 32m
$2,113–8,763
Drive 1,082.2 km
1. Drive from Guatemala City to Méridacar 1,082.2 km
17h 2m
$2,213–3,197
Bus via Chetumal
1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
2. Take the bus from Flores to Chetumalbus
3. Take the bus from Chetumal to Mérida Centro Históricobus Ado
17h 15m
$2,413–8,863
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 to Tapachulabus Guatemala
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Méridabus
28h 50m
$2,377–4,022

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mérida International Airport (MID) flights

42Weekly Planes

7h 20mAverage Duration

$1,882Cheapest Price

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Distance: 728.9 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Mérida, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, Volaris, and three other airlines fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mérida International Airport (MID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guatemala City to Mérida Centro Histórico via Flores - Santa Elena, Flores, and Bacalar in around 16h 32m.

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