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2 d 7 h 41 min
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Seven ways to Travel from San Jose to Playa Del Carmen

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Del Carmen

Cheapest
2 d 7 h 41 min
Car
5188 km.
from $285
Other
9 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
3830 km.
from $1631.65
3 d 9 h 38 min
3831 km.
from $475.92
3 d 1 h 23 min
3830 km.
from $474.83
3 d 11 h 15 min
Train
3828 km.
from $705.13
9 h 14 min
Train, Plane
3830 km.
from $1690
13 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
3830 km.
from $5043.61

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$612.33
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$1,148.12

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$561.30–$2,168.67
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,084.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$382.71–$599.57

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$586.82
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$599.57

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.33–$459.25

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Puebla CAPU to Playa
Ave. Duration:
25h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$191.35

Tours Acosta

Phone:
+52 937 132 0108
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064204080121
Bus from Monterrey to Cárdenas
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.82–$45.92

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.12–$114.81
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$255.14

Autobuses Unidos (AU)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Huimanguillo to Playa
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.20–$82.92

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.41–$70.16

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$70.16

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Email:
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Tijuana Buenavista to ACN
Ave. Duration:
41h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$216.87

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:
$58.68–$63.78

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.51–$56.13

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Email:
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Puebla
Ave. Duration:
39h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95

Cancun Shuttle

Phone:
+52 998 980 0807
Email:
Website:
cancunshuttle.com/?it=index.html
Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$40.82–$76.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Playa del Carmen is to bus which costs $195.65 - $597.83 and takes 3 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Playa del Carmen is to Caltrain and fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $869.57 - $1956.52 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Playa del Carmen Alterna via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

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

The distance between San Jose and Playa del Carmen is 3878 km. The road distance is 5184.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 3 days 1h and costs $326.09 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from San Jose to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.

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

San Jose to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Bus or fly from San Jose to Playa del Carmen?

The best way to get from San Jose to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 9h 59m and costs $815.22 - $2065.22 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $326.09 - $597.83 and takes 3 days 1h.

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

San Jose to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

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

Playa del Carmen is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 01:49 in San Jose and 03:49 in Playa del Carmen.

Can I drive from San Jose to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Playa del Carmen is 5184 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from San Jose 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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