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

Composite routes from Playa Del Carmen to Cancún

Cheapest
1 h 4 min
Car
70 km.
from $3

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 8
ADO
Website
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Website
Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)
Website
Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Website
Turismo y Excursiones Alianza Bacalar
Website
Playa Express
Website
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Website
Wayak
Website
ADO
Website
1h
Every 20 minutes
$9.24–$15.22
+52 55 4386 4652
+52 55 4386 4652
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Website
1h 25m
Once daily
$2.61–$20.65
+52 55 4386 4652
+52 55 4386 4652
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)
Website
1h 25m
3 times a day
$4.02–$8.70
+52 55 4386 4652
+52 55 4386 4652
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Website
1h 5m
On demand
$45.65–$239.13
+52 984 188 6604
+52 984 188 6604
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Turismo y Excursiones Alianza Bacalar
Website
1h
Once daily
$16.30–$18.48
+52 983 119 9526
+52 983 119 9526
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Playa Express
Website
1h 30m
Every 30 minutes
$2.61–$3.04
+52 984 131 6530
+52 984 131 6530
[email protected]
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Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Website
1h 30m
Every 30 minutes
$1.96–$2.50
+52 998 937 3102
+52 998 937 3102
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Wayak
Website
1h 3m
On demand
$65.22–$217.39
+52 55 5652 9331
+52 55 5652 9331
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar Mexico
Website
BlaBlaCar Mexico
Website
1h 23m
3 times a day
$5.12

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Cancún is to bus which costs $1.96 - $20.65 and takes 1h.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Cancún is 51 km. The road distance is 70.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Cancún without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $1.96 - $20.65 .

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

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

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

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

Bus or fly from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Cancún is to fly which takes 20 min and costs $652.17 - $1413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.96 - $20.65 and takes 1h.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Cancún bus arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Cancún bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Cancún is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Cancún.

Where can I stay near Cancún?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Cancún. Prices start at $123.80 per night.

Can I share a ride from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Playa del Carmen and Cancún. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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