Honduras has four domestic airlines operating scheduled passenger service. Avianca Honduras and CM Airlines connect Tegucigalpa with San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, and Roatán. Toncontín International Airport in Tegucigalpa is surrounded by mountains and has a short runway that restricts operations in poor weather and limits aircraft size. Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula handles larger aircraft and serves as the primary international gateway. Flights between Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula take 35 minutes. From San Pedro Sula to Roatán takes 45 minutes. From La Ceiba to the Bay Islands takes 15 to 20 minutes.
The bus network covers most populated areas but quality varies sharply by route and operator. Hedman Alas and Viana run first-class services between Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, and Copán Ruinas with air conditioning, bathrooms, and assigned seats. These buses cost 200 to 400 lempiras depending on distance. Second-class buses stop frequently, cost 50 to 150 lempiras for similar routes, and lack consistent schedules. The trip from Tegucigalpa to San Pedro Sula takes four hours on a direct first-class bus, six to seven hours on second-class. From San Pedro Sula to Copán Ruinas takes three hours. From Tegucigalpa to La Ceiba takes seven to eight hours.
No passenger rail service operates in Honduras. The country's rail lines were built for banana transport in the early 1900s and were abandoned by the 1980s. Some track remains along the Caribbean coast but carries no commercial traffic.
Car rental agencies operate in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, and Roatán. International companies include Avis, Budget, and Hertz. Local agencies include Molinari and Maya. A compact car costs 800 to 1200 lempiras per day. Insurance adds 300 to 500 lempiras daily. A valid driver's license from your home country is accepted for stays under 90 days. The road between Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula is paved and maintained. The road to Copán Ruinas is paved but narrow in the mountains. Many roads in La Mosquitia are unpaved and impassable in heavy rain. Fuel costs approximately 30 lempiras per liter for regular gasoline.
Water taxis and passenger ferries connect the mainland to the Bay Islands. From La Ceiba, the Utila Dream and Utila Princess ferries depart daily to Utila. The trip takes one hour and costs 500 to 700 lempiras round trip. The Galaxy Wave catamaran runs from La Ceiba to Roatán, taking one hour and costing 1000 to 1200 lempiras round trip. Schedules vary by season, with more frequent departures December through April. Boats to Cayos Cochinos depart from Nueva Armenia and Sambo Creek. These are private charters that must be negotiated directly with boat operators.
Taxis in Honduran cities do not use meters. Fares are negotiated before departure. A short trip within Tegucigalpa costs 50 to 100 lempiras. From Toncontín Airport to the city center costs 200 to 300 lempiras. In San Pedro Sula, a trip across the city costs 80 to 150 lempiras. Ride-hailing apps including Uber and InDriver operate in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. These typically cost 20 percent less than negotiated taxi fares and provide fare estimates before booking.
Collective taxis called rapiditos operate on fixed routes in most cities. They are shared Toyota or Nissan sedans or vans that depart when full. In Tegucigalpa, rapiditos cost 15 to 25 lempiras per person and run along major corridors. They stop when passengers signal.
Travel within La Mosquitia requires different planning. Brus Laguna and Palacios have small airstrips served by Aerolineas Sosa and CM Airlines from La Ceiba. Flights are weather-dependent and may be delayed or canceled during rain. The Patuca River provides access to remote areas. Motorized canoes called pipantes are hired with a guide. A trip from Brus Laguna upriver into Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve takes six to eight hours depending on water level and costs 8000 to 12000 lempiras for the boat, not per person.