Flying into San Pedro Sula (SAP) and heading on to La Ceiba to catch the ferry to Roatán or Utila? You’ve got a few ways to make that trip — and it’s worth comparing them before you book.
Our daily San Pedro Sula shuttle: $250
Shuttle Guacamayos runs a daily direct transfer from San Pedro Sula airport straight to La Ceiba for $250 (price for 1 or 2 people, with special rates for groups of 3 or more). That fare isn’t just a ride — it includes:
- A new 2022/2023 Toyota Hiace van, with A/C and real legroom
- A rest stop and breakfast in La Ceiba before you continue
- Timing coordinated directly with the Roatán ferry (Galaxy Wave, 9:30 AM & 4:30 PM) and the Utila ferry (Utila Dream, 9:00 AM & 4:40 PM), with drop-off right at the Muelle de Cabotaje
Why that beats a private car or taxi at the same price
A private car or taxi for the same San Pedro Sula–La Ceiba route can easily run you a similar fare once you add up the driver, fuel, and tolls for the roughly 3-hour drive — but for that money, you’re usually just getting from A to B. No breakfast, no rest stop, and no coordination with your ferry departure. If your flight lands mid-afternoon and the driver doesn’t know the ferry schedule, you could end up waiting around at the dock, or worse, arriving after the last boat.
With our shuttle, the $250 covers the ride and the extras that actually make the trip easier: a real breakfast, a chance to rest before getting back on the road, and a drop-off timed to put you straight onto your ferry instead of stuck waiting. You’re also riding in a spacious, air-conditioned van built for the route — not a cramped sedan that a private driver may be using for the first time on this exact trip.
The bottom line
Same price, more comfort. If you’re flying into San Pedro Sula on your way to Roatán or Utila, our daily shuttle gets you there rested, fed, and on time for your ferry — without any of the guesswork of hiring a private car or taxi. Reserve your seat on WhatsApp before you land.