How to get from Merida Airport to Progreso

Unfortunately, there’s no direct bus from Merida Airport to Progreso. You will first need to take the Va y Ven bus from Merida Airport to the ADO station in the historic center of Merida. From there, you will have to walk around 10 minutes through the city streets to the Autoprogreso bus station. From here, you can hop on a 55 minute bus into Progreso. With the stops and walking involved, taking the bus is the slowest transfer option, you can expect a total journey time of 2 hours.

*Bus schedules can vary and buses from Merida Airport fill extremely quickly. If you plan to take this route, we suggest taking a taxi from the airport directly to the Autoprogreso bus station.

The cost of a one-way ticket on the Va y Ven bus is just €3 (MXN45). This can be purchased inside the airport from the bright blue kiosks using cash only (unless you spend over MXN 100). The cost of a ticket on the Autoprogresso bus from Merida to Progreso will be around €17 (MXN 380), however, prices may change depending on the time of day or demand for the bus. This can be paid inside the Autoprogreso bus station in person before getting on the bus.

You’ll notice the cost of a larger group is exponentially more expensive than a taxi or private transfer, so if you’re in a larger group, this is not a cost-effective means of transportation.

*Babies and very small children can travel for free on the bus, as long as they sit on the knee of a parent.

Although a budget-friendly option for solo travelers, taking the bus from Merida Airport to Progreso is the least convenient and slowest transfer option. There’s no luggage storage on the Autoprogreso bus, and you will need to walk through the busy city streets when making the bus change in Merida. Plus, once you reach Progreso, you will need to find alternate transportation to reach your hotel, adding even more time and cost to your journey. Additionally, a taxi or private transfer will be more cost-effective if you’re traveling as a family or group.