Buses in Mexico are comfortable and easy
Any ideas where we can access the bus shedules, types of buses, and cost to get to Merida. I also assume that once at the Merida bus station I will need a cab to get to the hotel.
I have the website for the bus schedules and prices bookmarked on my desktop, but ... I am on the road and working off a laptop so I can't look it up for you. I will be back in my office on Thursday, so if no other TUGger has tracked it down for you by then, PM me and I'll send it to you. The site does occasionally go down for no specified reason, but when it's up, it also lets you buy your tickets online.
I recommend the bus for sure. I am pretty sure that both the deluxe and executive versions run on this route, and they are comfortable and well-equipped (as far as buses go). In January we were coming from another location (Chetumal) to Merida and we caught the overnight bus - left at around midnight and got into Merida at about 6 AM. I pretty much slept the entire way through.
Yes, once you are at the Merida bus station, your best bet is to get a cab to your hotel. They are inexpensive and easily available. Btw, not sure how long you are in Merida for, but if you have a day, take a trip to the coast to Progresso.