Top Transfer Options: Merida Airport to Progreso

Progreso is a picturesque port city on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It’s most famous for its long promenade which is lined with white sand beaches on one side and idyllic palapa-roofed restaurants and bars on the other. Many people visiting Merida will spend a day or two in Progreso to enjoy the slower pace of life and the stunning Caribbean beaches.

When it comes to transportation from Merida Airport to Progreso, you have two different options, taking an airport taxi or the local buses. A taxi will take around 45 minutes to reach Progreso and will cost approximately €25 (MXN 600). The public bus from Merida Airport to Progreso will take closer to 2 hours, as it isn’t direct, and will cost €2.50 (MXN 48) per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€25	45min	24/7
Bus	€5	120min	05:00–20:30

How to get from Merida Airport to Progreso by taxi

The only way to travel door-to-door from Merida Airport to Progreso is to take a taxi. The travel time to your hotel will be just 45 minutes and the cost of a local airport taxi to Progreso will be around €25 (MXN 600).

How much is a taxi from Merida Airport to Progreso?

The cost of a Merida Airport to Progreso transfer by taxi will depend on your driver. There are no fixed rates for the journey from Merida Airport to Progreso, so your final fare will be decided on by your driver at that moment. The average cost will be around €25 (MXN 600), however, if you’d prefer a fixed fare you can rely on, we suggest booking with Welcome Pickups in advance.

Cost

€25 (MXN 600)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Merida Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Merida Airport?

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from the rank located just outside of the passenger terminal at Merida Airport.

Convenience

If you don’t want to worry about carrying heavy luggage, making transfer changes or waiting for your transport to arrive, taking a taxi from Merida Airport to Progreso is the best option. Taxis are available 24/7 and will drop you off at the door of your hotel in Progreso in just 45 minutes.

Editor’s Note

If you speak a little Spanish you may be able to haggle with your driver to get a better rate for this journey.

Useful Tips

Luggage that can fit in the trunk of the taxi can be transported for free.

Be sure to agree on a price before beginning your journey to avoid being overcharged.

Tipping your Merida Airport taxi driver isn't expected.

How to get the bus from Merida Airport to Progreso

Unfortunately, there’s no direct bus from Merida Airport to Progreso. You will first need to walk 10 to 15 minutes to the highway, where you will take a Colectivo van to Merida. From here, you will walk to the bus station, and take a local bus to Progreso. The total journey time will be at least 2 hours and the cost will be €2.50 (MXN 48) per person.

How much is the Merida Airport bus to Progreso?

The cost of a single ride on the Colectivo van to Merida is €0.50 (MXN 8), then the cost of the bus from there to Progreso is €2 (MXN 40). That’s a total Merida Airport to Progreso transfer cost of €2.50 (MXN 48).

Cost

€2.50 (MXN 48)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs.

*There's an average waiting time of 30 minutes for the bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The local buses run from 05:00 to 20:30.

Where do I find the bus at Merida Airport?

There’s no direct bus from Merida Airport to Progreso. You will need to walk out to the Benito Juárez highway to get the Colectivo van. This walk will take around 10 to 15 minutes.

Convenience

Choosing the bus as your transportation from Merida Airport to Progreso is the least safe or convenient option. You will have to walk through busy city streets and along a major highway with your luggage to get the buses and could have a very long wait for your ride to arrive. There’s also no luggage storage on the buses, so if you’re travelling with large suitcases you may be denied access to the bus.

Editor’s Note

There are no official bus schedules for the Colectivo vans or the public buses. Most buses will leave when full and may not stop outside the airport if they have no seats left.

Useful Tips

Only take the bus if you have carry on luggage; large suitcases are not permitted.

Be sure to bring change in Mexican Pesos to pay for your bus rides.

During peak travel times, buses fill quickly and there may only be standing room.

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How do I get from Merida Airport to Progreso?

When it comes to Merida, Mexico Airport transportation to Progreso, you have two options; taxi or bus. The local airport taxis will take 45 minutes to reach Progreso and will cost around €25 (MXN 600), while the buses will take closer to 2 hours, but cost just €2.50 (MXN 48) per person.

What's the cost of a taxi from Merida Airport to Progreso?

There’s no fixed fare for a taxi from Merida Airport to Progreso. Your driver will charge you around €25 (MXN 600), but if you’re looking for a fixed fare, you may wish to pre-book with a private company such as Welcome Pickups.

How far is Progreso from Merida Airport?

The distance from Merida Airport to Progreso is around 43 km. Taking an airport taxi or private transfer will take around 45 minutes to reach the city, while a Merida Airport bus to the port of Progreso will take closer to 2 hours.

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