How To Get From Palenque to Bacalar Best Way – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Palenque to Bacalar?
The distance from Palenque to Bacalar is 490 kilometers. Click here to book online Bacalar activities and day tours
The travel time by taxi from Palenque to Bacalar is around 7 hours. The taxi fare from Palenque to Bacalar is around $400 USD. Read here how to get from Bacalar to Palenque the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Palenque to Bacalar?
The cheapest way from Palenque to Bacalar is by bus for $57 USD and you can book online and it will take around 8 hours and 30 minutes.
WHERE TO STAY IN BACALAR
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Bacalar. 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 BACALAR
ADO BUS FROM PALENQUE TO BACALAR (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Palenque to Bacalar is by bus. There is a night bus leaving from Palenque Bus Terminal to Bacalar ADO Bus Terminal. You will be able to save a night accommodation if you are on a budget taking the night bus from Palenque to Bacalar!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PALENQUE TO BACALAR
The bus schedule from Palenque to Bacalar is leaving at 6 pm and gets to Bacalar at 4 am and you can book in advance from Palenque ADO Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps) and get to Bacalar ADO Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps).
You will have to walk 15 minutes to get to the beach area from Bacalar ADO Bus Terminal since the buses stop at the road.
The bus fare from Palenque to Bacalar is around $57 USD. The bus travel time from Palenque to Bacalar is around 8 hours and 30 minutes. You can pay by cash at the ticket counter and book online.
BY TAXI FROM PALENQUE TO BACALAR
The travel time by taxi from Palenque to Bacalar is around 7 hours and the taxi fare is around $400 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination
BEST WAY FROM PALENQUE TO BACALAR
The best way from Palenque to Bacalar is by bus for $57 USD if you are traveling on a budget you can book online and it will take 8 hours and 30 minutes. You will avoid paying for a night in a hotel and you will be arriving at Palenque early morning ready to explore the ruins.
The best way from Palenque to Bacalar is 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.
Happy Travels!
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