Driving to Belize

Buses arrive in Belize City from all inland destinations in Belize. Several villages in the Belize District and Northern Belize also have daily bus service to Belize District. The main bus station for  Buses is on West Canal Street on the South side of Haulover Bridge. James Bus uses the Texaco Station about one block away for their hub. Private buses from the villages arrive at various points in the city.

I have found the best way to get the Bus into Belize is to catch the express coach from Cancun Bus station to Chetumal, you can get a shuttle from Cancun Airport, you will need the farthest left ticket office for Chetumal and payment can be made in U.S. Dollars or Pesos. The trip will take you 6 hours, and the bus will stop about half way for refreshments supplied by some nice ladies with trays of Mexican delights, The bus is air conditioned and has a toilet it shows films sometimes in English, you will probably arrive in Chetumal at night so it is best to book a hotel room for an overnight rest, the Holiday Inn offers you a good bed and nice breakfast, when you are ready catch a Taxi to the Belize border post and pick up the bus on the other side,  I recommend that you only travel on the bus in Belize during daylight hours 6.00 am to 6.00 pm it is safer. The Bus will stop at Orange Walk for a rest stop and refreshments for around 10 mins, make sure you keep the bus in sight or have one of your party stay with the Bus in case it goes without you. It will take around 4 Hours to get to Bleize City unless you catch the rare Express bus, I have yet to find it but rumours say it does exist. On your return trip try and get the early Bus around 8.00 The Buses run about every half an hour to Chetumal, it is best to pick it up at the Bus station to be sure of a seat. The bus will take you to the Belize Border where you will have to show your passport and pay about $37.00 Belize to exit the country so make sure you keep some Belize Dollars for this, back on the Bus for the short trip to the Mexican Border, here you will have to get off the bus again with all your luggage to go through the Mexican Customs don't forget to get your customs exit forms from the border post you will need them to get out of Mexico. The Bus will wait for you on the other side by the Taxi rank and take you into Chetumal, if you catch the Venus Bus it will take you directly to the Chetumal Bus station so you can catch the bus to Cancun you will need ticket office no 1, you can pay for your ticket it Pesos U.S. Dollars or Belize Dollars your trip will take you 6 hours.  

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Driving to Belize can be a challenge. Depending on the route taken, the trip to Belize through Mexico can be anywhere from 1,350-2,000 miles. A sturdy car, protective insurance, and positive determination will huge assets in assuring one’s arrival. In order for visitors to drive into Belize from Guatemala or Mexico, a temporary importation permit must be secured at the point of entry. Permits are valid for one month but can be extended by applying to the Customs Department. To get a permit, present the following at the point of entry:

• Travel documents and identification
• Proof of ownership (vehicle registration)
• Proof of insurance--available from any of the companies at the borders
• Rental documents (for vehicles rented in Mexico or Guatemala)

Safe and regular bus connections from Guatemala City are another reasonable and exciting way to get to Belize. This option holds special appeal for travelers who want to tour the Peten Region before entering Belize via the Western border, near Benque Viejo del Carmen Town. From there, buses run to San Ignacio, the capital city of Belmopan, and Belize City. From these points, travelers can connect to buses traveling to almost any destination in the country.