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How to get fromPlacencia to Puerto Barriosby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Placencia to Puerto Barrios by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry via Independence and Mango Creek

    best
    1. Take the bus from Placencia to Independence and Mango Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Independence to Punta Gordabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Punta Gorda to Muelle Municipalferry ferry
    5h 9m

  2. Drive 323.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placencia to Puerto Barrioscar car 323.8 km
    7h 55m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Placencia to Punta Gordabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Punta Gorda Municipal Pier to Puerto Barriosferry ferry Puerto Barrios
    8h 5m

  4. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Placencia to Punta Gordabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Punta Gorda to Muelle Municipalferry ferry Punta Gorda
    5h 35m

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Map of how to get from Placencia to Puerto Barrios.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Placencia, Belize and Puerto Barrios, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Placencia to Puerto Barrios. However, you can take the bus to Independence and Mango Creek, walk to Independence, take the bus to Punta Gorda, walk to Punta Gorda, then take the ferry to Muelle Municipal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placencia to Puerto Barrios via Punta Gorda and Punta Gorda Municipal Pier in around 8h 5m.

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