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Seven ways to Travel from Playa Del Carmen to San Jose

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Cheapest
By car (1 851 km)
27 h 4 min
1851 km.
from $101
Other
Rideshare
27 h 4 min
1851 km.
from $24.14
Plane
5 h 47 min
1230 km.
from $1607
Bus via Managua
2 d 2 h 26 min
1230 km.
from $254.43
Bus, Ferry
39 h 44 min
1230 km.
from $532.72
Train, Bus, Ferry
41 h 33 min
1230 km.
from $623.75
Bus
2 d 6 h 28 min
1230 km.
from $418.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from Cancún International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$532.61

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Cancún International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Volaris Costa Rica

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Cancún International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$358.70

Bus operators

Valencia Bus Line

Phone:
+501 670 5583
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/valenciabusline/
Bus from Corozal to Belize
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.88

Valdemar Perez

Website:
belmopanonline.com/belize-bus-schedules
Bus from Sarteneja to Novelo's
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.36

Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz)

Email:
Website:
travelmundomaya.com/home
Bus from Belize City to San
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$119.57–$123.91
Bus from Bacalar to Belize
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$65.22
Other from Belize Terminal to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$97.83–$119.57

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$36.96
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$30.43

Adrenalina Tours

Phone:
+502 5308 5106
Email:
Website:
adrenalinatours.com/
Bus from Bacalar to Flores
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.88
Bus from Antigua Guatemala to León
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$93.36

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from San Salvador to Managua
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96
Bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Chinandega
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$70.65

Autobuses Unidos (AU)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$32.61
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$29.35

Autobuses Mayab

Phone:
+52 997 976 0191
Email:
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Huay-Pix
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Bus from Playa del Carmen to Felipe
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Chetumal
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33

OTillett Busline

Phone:
+501 614 4849
Email:
Website:
nayawalk.com/belize/bus/
Bus from Chetumal to Belize
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.65

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from San Pedro Sula to Managua
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78

Transporte del SOL

Phone:
+503 7841 5688
Email:
Website:
transportedelsol.com/
Bus from San Salvador to Managua
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.97

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Email:
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.32
Bus from Chinandega to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.32

Turismo y Excursiones Alianza Bacalar

Phone:
+52 983 119 9526
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070214800753
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

Travel To Guatemala Shuttle

Phone:
+502 4021 1921
Email:
Website:
aviajarguatemala.webnode.es/
Bus from Antigua Guatemala to León
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$92.39

Iximche Tour Operador

Phone:
+502 5139 7958
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/travelagencyiximche
Bus from Antigua Guatemala to León
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$80.58

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from León to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$255.49
Bus from San Juan del Sur to San
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$491.32

Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen

Phone:
+52 998 937 3102
Website:
taxistascancun.com/
Bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.96–$2.50

Kahk Bahlam

Phone:
+502 3073 6223
Email:
Bus from Flores to Antigua
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.23

Train operators

Tren Maya

Email:
Website:
trenmaya.gob.mx/
Train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$92.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to San José is to bus via Managua which costs $239.13 - $293.48 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to San José is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $760.87 - $1739.13 .

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to San José?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and San José is 1332 km. The road distance is 2039.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to San José without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 2 days 2h and costs $869.57 - $1032.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Playa del Carmen to San José, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Playa del Carmen to San José?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to San José is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $760.87 - $1739.13 . Alternatively, you can bus via Managua, which costs $239.13 - $293.48 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the time difference between Playa del Carmen and San José?

San José is 1h behind Playa del Carmen. It is currently 20:32 in Playa del Carmen and 19:32 in San José.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to San José is 2040 km. It takes approximately 30h 18m to drive from Playa del Carmen to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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