What is the cheapest way to get from Mérida to Maicao?

The cheapest way to get from Mérida to Maicao is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mérida to Maicao?

The fastest way to get from Mérida to Maicao is to drive which takes 8h 22m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Mérida and Maicao?

No, there is no direct bus from Mérida to Maicao. However, there are services departing from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes and arriving at Paraiguapoa via Libertador, Core 3 and Terminal El Moján. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Mérida to Maicao?

The distance between Mérida and Maicao is 502 km. The road distance is 493 km.

How long does it take to get from Mérida to Maicao?

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Mérida to Maicao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mérida to Maicao bus from?

Mérida to Maicao bus services, operated by Expresos Coromoto C.A., depart from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes station.

Where does the Mérida to Maicao bus arrive?

Mérida to Maicao bus services, operated by Expresos Coromoto C.A., arrive at Maracaibo station.

What is the time difference between Mérida and Maicao?

Maicao is 1h behind Mérida. It is currently 5:40 AM in Mérida and 4:40 AM in Maicao.

Can I drive from Mérida to Maicao?

Yes, the driving distance between Mérida to Maicao is 493 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Mérida to Maicao.

Where can I stay near Maicao?

There are seven+ hotels available in Maicao.

Mérida to Maicao - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mérida to Maicao by bus, car, or plane

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Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Maracaibobus
2. Drive from La Macandona to Maicaocar
9h 53m
$37–47
Drive 493 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mérida to Maicaocar 493 km
8h 22m
$26–38
Bus, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Terminal de Barinas H.R.C.bus
2. Fly from Barinas Airport (BNS) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane BNS - MAR
3. Drive from Maracaibo-Airport-MAR to Maicaocar
13h 36m
$105–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Maracaibobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal El Moján to Paraiguapoabus TransGuajira - Paragua / ...
15h 35m

Barinas Airport (BNS) to Maracaibo (MAR) flights

8Weekly Planes

7h 53mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.6 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Mérida, Venezuela and Maicao, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Maicao via Maracaibo, Libertador, Core 3, Terminal El Moján, and Paraiguapoa in around 15h 35m.

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