Mérida to San Pedro Sula by bus
San Pedro Sula lies 630 km (392 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 33 min including stops, over roughly 769 km (478 mi) of road.
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| Mérida | San Pedro Sula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Population | 1.2 million | 801,259 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in San Pedro Sula
Crossing from Mexico into Honduras: money changes from the Peso to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book buses from Mérida to San Pedro Sula
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Staying in San Pedro Sula
Our booking partner lists 121 places to stay in San Pedro Sula. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 5 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 6,762 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Pedro Sula from Mérida?
630 km (392 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 769 km (478 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to San Pedro Sula by bus?
About 11 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and San Pedro Sula?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Pedro Sula?
The Lempira (HNL).
Where can I stay in San Pedro Sula?
Our booking partner lists 121 places to stay in San Pedro Sula, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.