Driving from San José to San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula lies 753 km (468 mi) north-west of San José, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 918 km (571 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San José | San Pedro Sula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Costa Rica | Honduras |
| Population | 335,007 | 801,259 |
| Elevation | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Costa_Rica) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in San Pedro Sula
Crossing from Costa Rica into Honduras: money changes from the Colon 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 car hire from San José 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 San José?
753 km (468 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San José; by road roughly 918 km (571 mi).
How long does it take to get from San José to San Pedro Sula by car?
About 11 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San José 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.