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Playa del Carmen to Mexico City

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18 h 46 min
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Four ways to Travel from Playa Del Carmen to Mexico City

Composite routes from Playa Del Carmen to Mexico City

Cheapest
18 h 46 min
Car
1599 km.
from $87
Other
18 h 46 min
Rideshare
1599 km.
from $20.86
5 h 21 min
Ferry, Plane
1264 km.
from $380.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$203.86

Airlines

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Cozumel International Airport to Mexico
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$344.02

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Cozumel International Airport to Mexico
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$305.80

Other operators

Ultramar Ferry

Phone:
+52 998 460 3084
Email:
Website:
ultramarferry.com/en
Other from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$19.06

Winjet

Phone:
+52 987 872 1588
Email:
Website:
winjet.mx/en/home/
Other from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.61–$14.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Mexico City is to bus which costs $103.26 - $173.91 and takes 25h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Mexico City is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $130.43 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Mexico City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 50m.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Mexico City?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Mexico City is 1308 km. The road distance is 1599.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Mexico City without a car is to bus which takes 25h 50m and costs $103.26 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Playa del Carmen to Mexico City, including transfers.

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

Playa del Carmen to Mexico City bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Playa del Carmen Alterna station.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Mexico City bus arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Mexico City bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

What is the time difference between Playa del Carmen and Mexico City?

Mexico City is 1h behind Playa del Carmen. It is currently 03:30 in Playa del Carmen and 02:30 in Mexico City.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Mexico City?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Mexico City is 1600 km. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Mexico City.

Where can I stay near Mexico City?

There are 3062+ hotels available in Mexico City. Prices start at $3.21 per night.
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