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Cancun to Playa del Carmen

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Continue onto Calle 50 Poniente

Calle 50 Poniente, 188 м

188 м

Turn right onto Avenida Vicente Lombardo Toledano

Avenida Vicente Lombardo Toledano, 1 km 250 м

1 km 250 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Palenque

Avenida Palenque, 1 km 579 м

1 km 579 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Palenque

Avenida Palenque, 201 м

201 м

Turn right onto Tres Palos

Tres Palos, 121 м

121 м

ADO

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Autobuses Mayab

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Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río

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Playa Express

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Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen

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Wayak

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Turicun

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Ruta Kabah

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ADO

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Duration 1h 20m

Frequency Every 30 minutes

Estimated price $11.47–$19.11

Phone +52 55 4386 4652

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Autobuses Unidos (AU)

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Duration 1h 20m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $3.57–$25.48

Phone +52 55 4386 4652

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Autobuses Mayab

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Duration 1h 30m

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $3.82–$5.35

Phone +52 997 976 0191

Customer Service +52 997 976 0191

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Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río

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Duration 1h 5m

Frequency On demand

Estimated price $53.51–$280.31

Phone +52 984 188 6604

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Playa Express

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Duration 1h 30m

Frequency Every 30 minutes

Estimated price $3.19–$3.70

Phone +52 984 131 6530

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Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen

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Duration 1h 30m

Frequency Every 30 minutes

Estimated price $2.42–$3.06

Phone +52 998 937 3102

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Wayak

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Duration 1h 3m

Frequency On demand

Estimated price $76.45–$254.83

Phone +52 55 5652 9331

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Turicun

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Duration 25 min

Frequency Every 20 minutes

Estimated price $0.51–$0.70

Phone +52 998 289 2357

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Ruta Kabah

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Duration 1h 10m

Frequency Every 20 minutes

Estimated price $2.93–$3.44

Phone +52 998 593 5757

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

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is to bus which costs $2.07 - $16.30 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 20 min and costs $652.17 - $1413.04 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún and arriving at Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between Cancún and Playa del Carmen is 51 km. The road distance is 70.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $2.07 - $16.30 .

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

The Air taxi from Cancún International Airport to Playa del Carmen Airport takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Cancún to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún station.

Bus or fly from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The best way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 20 min and costs $652.17 - $1413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.07 - $16.30 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Cancún to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

Cancún to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística station.

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

It is currently 14:07 at both, Cancún and Playa del Carmen.

Can I drive from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Playa del Carmen is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Cancún 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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Sandos Playacar Hotel All Inclusive

Paseo Xaman-Ha Manzana 1 Lote 1, Playa del Carmen

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Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive

Ave Xaman-ha, Manzana 3, Lote 19, Playa del Carmen

Great

9.1

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen Hotel

Av. Constituyentes No. 2, Playa del Carmen

Great

9.1

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Xcaret

Xcaret (Mayan pronunciation: ) is a Maya civilization archaeological site located on the Caribbean coastline of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico. The site was occupied by the pre-Columbian Maya and functioned as a port for navigation and an important Maya trading center. Some of the site's original structures are contained within a modern-day tourism development, the privately-owned Xcaret Park.

Xcaret Park

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, known colloquially as 'Playa', is a resort city located along the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Solidaridad. As of 2020, the city's population was just over 300,000 people, a small yet thriving portion of which are foreign immigrants.

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