San Miguel to El Progreso by bus
El Progreso lies 217 km (135 mi) north of San Miguel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 265 km (165 mi) of road.
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| San Miguel | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Honduras |
| Population | 247,126 | 100,810 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in El Progreso
Crossing from El Salvador into Honduras: money changes from the Dollar 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.
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Staying in El Progreso
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Common questions
How far is El Progreso from San Miguel?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, north of San Miguel; by road roughly 265 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Miguel to El Progreso by bus?
About 4 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Miguel and El Progreso?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in El Progreso?
The Lempira (HNL).
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.