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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ixtapa to Playa Del Carmen

Composite routes from Ixtapa to Playa Del Carmen

Cheapest
14 h 38 min
Car
983 km.
from $54
Other
17 h 43 min
Plane, Ferry
1554 km.
from $278.17
36 h 38 min
1554 km.
from $190.09
37 h 55 min
1554 km.
from $263.13
38 h 53 min
1554 km.
from $254.58

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
American Airlines
Website
United Airlines
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Aeroméxico
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Volaris
Website
Aerus
Website
American Airlines
Website
20h 58m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$163.04–$760.87
United Airlines
Website
21h 59m
Every day
$206.52–$706.52
Aeroméxico
Website
16h 32m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$130.43–$467.39
Volaris
Website
18h 2m
Every day
$81.52–$347.83
Aerus
Website
15h 50m
Saturday
$81.52–$304.35
Bus operators
Found: 5
ADO
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Futura
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Autobuses Oro
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Estrella de Oro
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Los Galgos
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ADO
Website
25h 5m
Twice daily
$97.83–$163.04
+52 55 4386 4652
+52 55 4386 4652
[email protected]
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Futura
Website
6h
Every 4 hours
$23.91–$65.22
800 507 5500
800 507 5500
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Autobuses Oro
Website
3h
Every 2 hours
$5.43–$17.39
+52 222 249 7419
+52 222 249 7419
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Estrella de Oro
Website
8h 48m
Once daily
$30.43–$65.22
+52 55 4386 4652
+52 55 4386 4652
[email protected]
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Los Galgos
Website
3h 33m
Hourly
$9.78–$16.30
Other operators
Found: 2
Ultramar Ferry
Website
Winjet
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Ultramar Ferry
Website
40 min
Every 3 hours
$8.13–$16.26
+52 998 460 3084
+52 998 460 3084
[email protected]
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Winjet
Website
45 min
Every 4 hours
$4.78–$12.43
+52 987 872 1588
+52 987 872 1588
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen is to bus which costs $130.43 - $250 and takes 38h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen is to fly and ferry which takes 17h 43m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Ixtapa and Playa del Carmen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from Zihuatanejo and arriving at Playa del Carmen Alterna via Central de Autobuses Papagayo and Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.

How far is it from Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between Ixtapa and Playa del Carmen is 1595 km. The road distance is 2085.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus via Acapulco which takes 36h 38m and costs $130.43 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 17h 43m to get from Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.

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

Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Los Galgos, depart from Zihuatanejo station.

Where does the Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Los Galgos, arrive at Central de Autobuses Papagayo station.

What is the time difference between Ixtapa and Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen is 1h ahead of Ixtapa. It is currently 04:22 in Ixtapa and 05:22 in Playa del Carmen.

Can I drive from Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ixtapa to Playa del Carmen is 2085 km. It takes approximately 24h 51m to drive from Ixtapa 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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