Bus from Gracias to Santa Rosa de Copán
Local buses + pickup colectivos · ~1 hour · $3-7 USD · Multiple daily transit between western highland colonial towns
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The Gracias → Santa Rosa de Copán return route is the standard transit for travelers continuing to the western highlands hub for onward to SPS or Copán Ruinas.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — local buses + pickup colectivos ($3-7 USD, ~1 hour).
Route details: Gracias to Santa Rosa de Copán
Travel time
1 h
Distance
50 km
Typical fare
$3 – $7 USD per person
Frequency
Multiple daily local buses + pickup colectivos
First departure
Approx. 5:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 5:00 PM
Operators on this route
Local buses · Pickup colectivos
Pickup at Gracias
Gracias central bus terminal
Drop-off at Santa Rosa de Copán
Santa Rosa de Copán central bus terminal — onward Pullmans to SPS + local buses to Copán Ruinas
About the journey
The Gracias → Santa Rosa de Copán return is the standard transit for travelers continuing from the Celaque NP gateway to the western highlands hub for onward connections to SPS or Copán Ruinas.
Travel tips for Gracias → Santa Rosa de Copán
- Onward to SPS — Pullman from Santa Rosa de Copán to SPS (~3 h, $10-20 USD).
- Onward to Copán Ruinas — local bus from Santa Rosa to Copán Ruinas (~2.5 h, $5-15 USD).
- Onward to Tegucigalpa — Santa Rosa → SPS → Tegucigalpa total ~7-8 hours.
- Combined western highlands tour — Gracias → Santa Rosa → Copán Ruinas + back is the classic 5-7 day western Honduras circuit.
- Early-morning departure (~5-6 AM) for same-day onward Pullman connections from Santa Rosa.
- Spanish-only at most local bus operators — bring small lempira cash or USD.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Gracias to Santa Rosa de Copán?
**About 1 hour** on local bus or pickup colectivo.
How much is the bus from Gracias to Santa Rosa de Copán?
**$3-7 USD per person**.
Can I continue to SPS or Copán Ruinas same-day?
**Yes** — Gracias → Santa Rosa (~1 h) + transfer at Santa Rosa terminal. Onward to SPS (~3 h, $10-20 USD) or Copán Ruinas (~2.5 h, $5-15 USD). Total Gracias-SPS ~4 hours; Gracias-Copán Ruinas ~3.5 hours.
What time do buses leave Gracias for Santa Rosa de Copán?
**Multiple daily — typically 5 AM, 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM**.
Is the Western Honduras highland circuit popular?
**Yes — increasingly popular among adventure travelers.** Standard 5-7 day circuit: Copán Ruinas (UNESCO Maya site, 2 nights) → Santa Rosa de Copán (cigar tour, 1 night) → Gracias (colonial + Celaque NP, 2-3 nights) → Santa Rosa → SPS for departure.
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