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Twelve ways to Travel from Los Angeles to Playa Del Carmen

Composite routes from Los Angeles to Playa Del Carmen

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$1,528.63
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Belize
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,019.09
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$331.20
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
10h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$471.33

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$1,401.25
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Belize
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,210.17
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$955.39
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$828.01
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$891.70

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
10h 58m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$471.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$828.01
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Belize
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,019.09

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$522.28
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Belize
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,019.09
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$560.50
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$496.81

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$573.24
Plane from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$585.98

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$101.91

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.10

Bus operators

Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz)

Website:
travelmundomaya.com/home
Bus from Belize City to Chetumal
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$70.06

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Puebla CAPU to Playa
Ave. Duration:
25h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.65–$191.08

Tours Acosta

Phone:
+52 937 132 0108
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064204080121
Bus from Monterrey to Cárdenas
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.76–$45.86

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$114.65
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$114.65

Autobuses Unidos (AU)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Huimanguillo to Playa
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$82.80

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$70.06

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Tijuana Buenavista to ACN
Ave. Duration:
41h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$216.56

Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río

Phone:
+52 984 188 6604
Website:
facebook.com/taxisplaya
Bus from Chetumal to Playa
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,210.17

Autobuses del Río (Transportes Chayo)

Phone:
+1 479 750 3263
Website:
transporteschayo.com/
Bus from Laredo, TX to Monterrey
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$63.69

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.48–$56.05
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$57.32

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Puebla
Ave. Duration:
39h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$242.03–$369.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen is to bus via Tijuana which costs $163.04 - $445.65 and takes 3 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $760.87 - $1739.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Playa del Carmen?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Playa del Carmen Alterna via Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between Los Angeles and Playa del Carmen is 3486 km. The road distance is 4642 km.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $304.35 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.

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

Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.

Bus or fly from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $760.87 - $1739.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $304.35 - $478.26 and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, arrive at Puebla station.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen is 2h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 20:38 in Los Angeles and 22:38 in Playa del Carmen.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen is 4642 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Los Angeles 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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