Last updated on February 1st, 2023 at 11:41 am
How To Get From Palenque To Merida – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Palenque to Merida?
The distance from Palenque to Merida is 544 kilometers. Click here to book online Cancun activities and day tours
The travel time by taxi from Palenque to Merida is around 7 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Palenque to Merida is around $450 USD. Read here how to get from Merida to Palenque the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Palenque to Merida?
The cheapest way from Palenque to Merida is by bus for $60 USD and you can book online. The bus travel time from Palenque to Merida is around 8 hours and 40 minutes.
You can also rent a car in Palenque or get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi.
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WHERE TO STAY IN MERIDA
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Merida. There are hotels mid-budget $50-70 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $120 USD.
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HOW TO GET FROM PALENQUE TO MERIDA
ADO BUS FROM PALENQUE TO MERIDA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Palenque to Merida is by bus. There are night buses leaving from Palenque ADO Bus Terminal to Merida ADO Bus Terminal and there is also a bus during the day time. You will be able to save a night of accommodation if you are on a budget!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PALENQUE TO MERIDA
The bus schedule from Palenque to Merida is leaving at 8 45 pm and 10 pm at night time and 8 30 am in the morning and you can book in advance from Palenque ADO Bus Terminal to Merida ADO Bus Terminal.
The bus fare from Palenque to Merida is around $60 USD. The bus travel time from Palenque to Merida is around 8 hours and 40 minutes. You can pay by cash at the ticket counter and book online.
BY TAXI FROM PALENQUE TO MERIDA
If you go from Palenque to Merida by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Palenque to Merida is around 7 hours and 30 minutes.
The taxi fare from Palenque to Merida is around $450 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination
CAR RENTAL AT PALENQUE
There are many options for renting a car in Palenque. It’s the most convenient option and it will take you 7 hours and 30 minutes to get to Merida from Palenque in a private car perfect if you are planning to move around. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available. Prices are around $30-40 USD per day.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM PALENQUE TO MERIDA
Hotel transfers are convenient but can be expensive. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $450 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $110 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM PALENQUE TO MERIDA
The best way from Palenque to Merida is getting by bus for $60 USD if you are traveling on a budget you can book online and it will take 8 hours and 40 minutes. You will avoid paying for a night in a hotel and you will be arriving at Merida early morning if you choose the night bus.
The best way from Palenque to Merida is getting by taxi or a private transfer if you are traveling with more people or with so much luggage and it will take around 7 hours and 30 minutes.
BEST TIME TO VISIT MERIDA
There is 2 seasons dry and wet season. The rainy season starts in May. The best time to visit Merida is from the months of November to April because it is the month of the dry season.
However, lots of tourists prefer to travel from January to March since it’s not peak season but it can be rainy for a few days.
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CASH IN MEXICO
Mexico has its own currency called the Mexican Peso. A $1 USD=19 MXN. There are lots of ATMs and exchange currency in many parts of the country. And you have to know that dollars is very common and well-accepted in the country.
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