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Seven ways to Travel from Los Angeles Airport to Playa Del Carmen

Composite routes from Los Angeles Airport to Playa Del Carmen

Cheapest
2 d 2 h 19 min
Car
4669 km.
from $256
Other
8 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
3411 km.
from $388.29
3 d 4 h 13 min
3412 km.
from $244.07
2 d 19 h 38 min
3412 km.
from $532.74
5 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
3411 km.
from $1384.18
9 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
3411 km.
from $4691.52

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,082.78
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$1,528.63
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
11h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$509.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$318.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,082.78
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$1,273.86
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$764.32

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$547.76

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$496.81

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
11h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$509.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$318.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$458.59

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$598.71
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$891.70

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:
$108.28–$178.34

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$108.28

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:
$76.43–$203.82

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$54.78

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:
$229.29–$356.68

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:
$39.49–$76.43

Other operators

Ultramar Ferry

Phone:
+52 998 460 3084
Email:
Website:
ultramarferry.com/en
Other from Cozumel to Playa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.25–$18.48

Winjet

Phone:
+52 987 872 1588
Email:
Website:
winjet.mx/en/home/
Other from Cozumel to Playa
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.44–$14.14

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen is to bus via Tijuana which costs $173.91 - $434.78 and takes 3 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $760.87 - $1739.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Playa del Carmen?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arriving at Playa del Carmen Alterna via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Playa del Carmen is 3455 km. The road distance is 4665.8 km.

How do I travel from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $293.48 - $467.39 .

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $293.48 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $760.87 - $1739.13 and takes 5h 21m. There are no good options to train between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen.

Where does the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen is 2h ahead of Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is currently 01:55 in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and 03:55 in Playa del Carmen.

Can I drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen is 4666 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Playa del Carmen.

Where can I stay near Playa del Carmen?

There are 2677+ hotels available in Playa del Carmen. Prices start at $113.90 per night.
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