Belize Adventure: Exploring The Distance Between Belize City And Punta Gorda

The distance between Belize City and Punta Gorda, Belize is 106 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles or 193.9 miles, depending on the source. The quickest way to travel between the two locations is by flying and bussing, which takes 4 hours and 51 or 4 hours and 52 minutes. The cheapest way to travel between the two locations is by bus, which costs $8 to $15.

Travel by bus

The James Bus Line offers regular service throughout the day between Belize City and Punta Gorda. The buses leave at various times between 4:30 am and 5 pm, with at least 15 buses making the journey each day. In Belize City, the buses depart from near the Shell gas station on Cemetery Road.

The journey takes around 6 hours, with a one-way fare of BZ$24. There are also express buses available, which take just over 5 hours. These buses are modern and air-conditioned. However, there are far more frequent non-express buses. On these buses, the trip can take 6 hours or more, and you may have to change in Belmopan or Dangriga.

Buses from Punta Gorda to Belize City begin running at 3 am, with the last bus leaving at 4 pm. All buses, including the express buses, stop in Belmopan, Dangriga, and Independence. The express buses are not meant to stop along the route to pick up passengers at intermediary points.

Another bus company, Southern Transport, also offers daily service between Punta Gorda and Belize City. Their buses follow the same route as the James Bus Line but only run from Punta Gorda to Dangriga. From there, you can connect to a bus to Belize City, which usually departs within 45 minutes. However, passengers travelling from Punta Gorda to Belize City are not guaranteed a seat on the connecting bus. In Belize City, Southern Transport buses depart from the Novelo Terminal to Belmopan and Dangriga, where you can connect to a bus to Punta Gorda.

Alternative Options

If you're looking for alternative ways to travel between Belize City and Punta Gorda, there are a few other options available. These include travelling by car, ferry, or plane.

The distance between Belize City and Punta Gorda is approximately 106 miles by air and 194 miles by road. The drive typically takes around 5 hours.

There are also flights available, with Maya Island Air and Tropic Air offering multiple daily flights between the two cities. These flights usually include a brief stopover in Placencia and Dangriga and take about 1 hour.

Travel by car

The distance between Belize City and Punta Gorda is 106 miles in a straight line, but the driving distance is much longer at 193.7 miles to 194 miles. The entire trip can be done by car without stopping and will take around 5 hours and 10 minutes to 7 hours and 14 minutes.

To get from Belize City to Punta Gorda by car, you'll first need to head to Belmopan and turn south onto the Hummingbird Highway. Before you reach Dangriga, you'll join the Southern Highway, which will take you all the way to Punta Gorda. This route is paved the entire way.

Alternatively, you can take the Manatee Road turnoff just past the Belize Zoo. However, this route is mostly a washboard dirt-and-gravel road.

If you want to break up the journey, you could stop at The Belize Zoo, Dangriga, Placencia, and Cotton Tree Lodge. This would make the trip around 7 hours long, not including your stops.

Travel by ferry

To travel from Belize City to Punta Gorda by ferry, you can take the ferry from Belize City to Dangriga, and then take a bus from Dangriga to Punta Gorda. This journey will take around 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Ferry from Belize City to Dangriga

The ferry from Belize City to Dangriga is operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz). You can find more information about the company and book tickets on their website: https://travelmundomaya.com/home.

Bus from Dangriga to Punta Gorda

The bus from Dangriga to Punta Gorda is a regular service. It is operated by James Bus Line, which offers services every 2 hours. The journey takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Tickets

You can buy your tickets for the bus on the day of travel at the ticketing booth, or from the bus driver. You can also buy your tickets in advance online, but this will incur an 11% processing fee.

Luggage

Each passenger is allowed 150 lbs of luggage. You must check your luggage in 30 minutes before departure.

Other Information

• You can board an earlier or later boat with your ticket at no extra cost.
• Tickets are valid for three months after purchase.
• The ferry is pet-friendly. There is a $7.50 fee to transport pets.
• The last boat to Punta Gorda leaves at 5:30 pm.

Alternative Routes

There are several other ways to travel from Belize City to Punta Gorda, including by bus, car, or plane. The quickest way to travel is to fly and then take the bus, which takes around 4 hours and 52 minutes. The cheapest way to travel is by bus, which costs between $8 and $15 and takes 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Travel by plane

There are several daily flights between Belize City and Punta Gorda. The flight time is between 55 minutes and 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on the number of stops. Maya Island Air and Tropic Air are the two airlines that service this route.

Maya Island Air operates four flights daily between Belize City and Punta Gorda. These flights leave from the Municipal Airport at 8:00 and 2:30 pm, and from the Goldson International Airport at 4:15 pm. The fare is BZ$350 each way from Municipal Airport, and BZ$410 each way from the international airport. Maya Island Air flights from Punta Gorda to Belize City depart at 6:30, 9:30, and 4:00 pm. Most of these flights stop first in Placencia and Dangriga, and then at the international airport, before continuing on to Municipal Airport.

Tropic Air operates five daily flights from Goldson International Airport to Punta Gorda at 7:45 and 10:45 am, and at 12:45, 2:45, and 4:45 pm. These flights also stop at the Municipal Airport to pick up passengers. The fare is BZ$319 each way from the Municipal Airport, and BZ$366.50 each way from the international airport. Tropic Air flights depart Punta Gorda for Belize City’s airports daily at 6:40, 9:20, and 11:40 am, and at 1:40 and 4:00 pm.

One-way flights from Punta Gorda to Belize City start at $157, while round-trip flights start at $335.

Travel by boat

If you're travelling from Belize City to Punta Gorda by boat, you'll first need to take a ferry from Belize City to Dangriga. From there, you can take a bus to Punta Gorda. This journey will take around 6 hours and 30 minutes in total.

There are several boats running daily between Punta Gorda and Puerto Barrios in Guatemala, with some also stopping in Livingston. These boats leave from the main pier in Punta Gorda and the journey takes around an hour when the seas are calm. Expect to pay between BZ$30 and BZ$40 per person.

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