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How to Travel from

El Salvador to Playa del Carmen

by Plane, Train, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$318.46
Plane from Comayagua to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from Comayagua to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,401.25

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Comayagua to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,210.17

Aerus

Website:
flyaerus.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$420.37

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$242.03

Bus operators

Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz)

Website:
travelmundomaya.com/home
Bus from San Salvador to Belize
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$140.12–$145.22
Bus from Belize City to Chetumal
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$70.06
Bus from Belize City to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$76.43

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Bacalar to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$35.67

Autobuses Unidos (AU)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Bacalar to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$34.39

Autobuses Mayab

Phone:
+52 997 976 0191
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Chetumal to Felipe
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Playa
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

OTillett Busline

Phone:
+501 614 4849
Website:
nayawalk.com/belize/bus/
Bus from Belize City to Chetumal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.03

Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.97–$10.83
Bus from Chetumal to Playa
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$48.41

El Salvador Local Buses

Bus from Santa Tecla to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.50

Playa Express

Phone:
+52 984 131 6530
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063772020963
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.18–$3.69

Train operators

Tren Maya

Website:
trenmaya.gob.mx/
Train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$108.28

Other operators

Ultramar Ferry

Phone:
+52 998 460 3084
Website:
ultramarferry.com/en
Other from Cozumel to Playa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$19.06

Winjet

Phone:
+52 987 872 1588
Website:
winjet.mx/en/home/
Other from Cozumel to Playa
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.60–$14.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest way to get from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen is to drive which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 17h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen?

The fastest way to get from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $706.52 - $1630.43 .

Is there a direct bus between El Salvador and Playa del Carmen?

No, there is no direct bus from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from San Salvador and arriving at Playa del Carmen via Santa Tecla, San Salvador, Belize City, Chetumal and Felipe Carrillo Puerto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.

How far is it from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between El Salvador and Playa del Carmen is 889 km. The road distance is 1190.2 km.

How do I travel from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen without a car?

The best way to get from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus via Felipe Carrillo Puerto which takes 28h 54m and costs $152.17 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen?

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Salvador to Playa del Carmen bus from?

El Salvador to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by El Salvador Local Buses, depart from Santa Tecla station.

Bus or fly from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen?

The best way to get from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $706.52 - $1630.43 . Alternatively, you can bus via Tulum, which costs $163.04 - $239.13 and takes 24h 25m.

Where does the El Salvador to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

El Salvador to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by El Salvador Local Buses, arrive at San Salvador station.

What is the time difference between El Salvador and Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen is 1h ahead of El Salvador. It is currently 22:04 in El Salvador and 23:04 in Playa del Carmen.

Can I drive from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between El Salvador to Playa del Carmen is 1190 km. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from El Salvador to Playa del Carmen.

Where can I stay near Playa del Carmen?

There are 2650+ hotels available in Playa del Carmen. Prices start at $117.53 per night.
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