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Playa del Carmen to San Diego

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2 d 52 min
4530 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Playa Del Carmen to San Diego

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Cheapest
By car (4 530 km)
2 d 52 min
4530 km.
from $249
Other
Ferry, Plane
13 h 4 min
3260 km.
from $327.39
Bus via Mexicali
2 d 23 h 34 min
3260 km.
from $305.87
Bus
2 d 23 h 54 min
3260 km.
from $472.13

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:
$103.26–$173.91

Omnibus de Mexico

Phone:
+52 55 5141 4300
Email:
Website:
odm.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
40h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$141.30–$239.13
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
43h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$141.30–$260.87

Autobuses Elite

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
autobuseselite.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
41h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$130.43–$195.65

ABC

Phone:
+52 664 104 7400
Email:
Website:
abc.com.mx/home
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$28.26

Airlines

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Cozumel International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$456.52

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Cozumel International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$336.96

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Cozumel International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65

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:
$8.13–$16.26

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:
$4.78–$12.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to San Diego is to ferry and fly which costs $108.70 - $423.91 and takes 13h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to San Diego is to ferry and fly which takes 13h 4m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Playa del Carmen to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at San Diego via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

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

The distance between Playa del Carmen and San Diego is 3316 km. The road distance is 4526.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to San Diego without a car is to bus via Mexicali which takes 2 days 23h and costs $260.87 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 4m to get from Playa del Carmen to San Diego, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Playa del Carmen to San Diego bus arrive?

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

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

San Diego is 3h behind Playa del Carmen. It is currently 05:11 in Playa del Carmen and 02:11 in San Diego.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to San Diego is 4526 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Playa del Carmen to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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