How far is Mérida from Bacalar?

Mérida and Bacalar are 179 miles (288 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mérida to Bacalar?

Most of the buses traveling from Mérida to Bacalar leave from ADO Merida and arrive at Calle 19 Libramiento. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Mérida to Bacalar from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mérida to Bacalar on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	ADO Merida	5h 10m	4:10am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	ADO Merida	4h 50m	4:20am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	11:00pm	ADO Merida	5h 10m	5:10am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto	Bus	10:00pm	ADO Merida	8h 5m	7:05am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + ADO GL	Bus	11:00pm	ADO Merida	8h 10m	8:10am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Bacalar on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	1:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	8:40am	ADO Merida	4h 50m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	11:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	5:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Terminal ADO Altabrisa	5h 40m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO GL + ADO	Bus	8:40am	ADO Merida	9h 30m	7:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Bacalar on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	1:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	8:40am	ADO Merida	4h 50m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	11:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	5:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Terminal ADO Altabrisa	5h 40m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO GL + ADO	Bus	8:40am	ADO Merida	7h 30m	5:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Bacalar on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	1:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	ADO Merida	4h 50m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	5:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Terminal ADO Altabrisa	5h 40m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	ADO Merida	5h 10m	7:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Bacalar on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	1:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	8:40am	ADO Merida	4h 50m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	11:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	5:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Terminal ADO Altabrisa	5h 40m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	6:00pm	ADO Merida	8h	3:00am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Bacalar on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	1:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	8:40am	ADO Merida	4h 50m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	11:00am	ADO Merida	5h 10m	5:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Terminal ADO Altabrisa	5h 40m	2:30pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO GL + ADO	Bus	8:40am	ADO Merida	7h 30m	5:10pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:00 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mérida to Bacalar

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bacalar. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

176 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $117	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $28	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mérida and Bacalar?

Stops in Mérida

A
ADO Merida
Calle 69 564, Centro, 97000 Centro, Yuc., Mexico
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B
Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60
Mérida Terminal paseo 60, calle 60 #346 A x 33 A y 35 Plaza Paseo 60, Mérida, Yuc., México
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C
Aeropuerto MID
Calle 23 487, Manuel Crescencio Rejón, 97255 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

Stops in Bacalar

A
Calle 19 Libramiento
Calle 19 Libramiento 159-b, Bacalar, Q.R., Mexico
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Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,955 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Many users appreciate the comfort and spaciousness of the buses, highlighting a smooth booking process and timely service. However, some have noted issues with overly cold air conditioning and limited free Wi-Fi. Additionally, there was an instance of a canceled bus causing delays for travelers. Despite these concerns, many recommend this service for traveling around Yucatan due to its overall reliability and safety features such as attentive drivers who adjust amenities like movie volume when requested.

ADO Mérida Bacalar recent customer reviews

Bus très confortable Par contre ils ont un vrai problème avec l’air conditionné qu’ils mettent systématiquement à fond résultat on est malade après chaque voyage rhume toux etc. La Clim c’est super mais modérément ça serait parfait !

Olivier P.

November 17, 2025

Nice bus, but it advertises free wifi although it only offers 60mb for free which runs out after only a few minutes of use.

Rory D.

August 31, 2025

A little confusion at station as to which bus to take as they announce st last minute and we don't speak spanish

Dale D.

March 11, 2025

ADO GL

4/5930 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.8

Based on 930 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ADO GL ticket prices on this trip start at $53

ADO GL Mérida Bacalar recent customer reviews

The bus was comfortable but it smelt horribly of urine and we got there an hour later than intended.

Blaze M.

September 19, 2025

No air-conditioning.Felt like being slowly cooked for 5 and half hours.No stop either to get more water.Terrible and this was a GL bus!

Francesco N.

November 29, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mérida, YUC, MX to Bacalar by bus

How far is Mérida from Bacalar?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mérida to Bacalar?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$41

11/20

$41

Today

$40

11/22

$41

11/23

$41

11/24

$41

11/25

$41

11/26

$41

The cheapest trip from Mérida, YUC, MX to Bacalar was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mérida, YUC, MX to Bacalar, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $53 for a bus ticket from Mérida, YUC, MX to Bacalar based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually ADO GL will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.