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Galveston to Playa del Carmen

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Cheapest
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Car
35 h 46 min
2871 km.
from $157
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Galveston, United States of America → Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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Six ways to Travel from Galveston to Playa Del Carmen

Composite routes from Galveston to Playa Del Carmen

Cheapest
35 h 46 min
Car
2871 km.
from $157
Other
8 h 58 min
Taxi, Plane
1237 km.
from $513.91
2 d 19 min
Taxi
1236 km.
from $444.17
3 h 54 min
Taxi, Plane
1237 km.
from $1652.83
2 d 2 h 28 min
Taxi, bus via Cárdenas, Taxi, bus via Cárdenas
1238 km.
from $334.78
2 d 9 h 28 min
Taxi, bus via Mexico City, Taxi, bus via Mexico City
1238 km.
from $380.65

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$891.70
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$636.93

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$369.42

Bus operators

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Acayucan to Playa
Ave. Duration:
18h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$140.12
Bus from Cárdenas to Playa
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.02
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
27h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$121.02–$203.82

Tours Acosta

Phone:
+52 937 132 0108
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064204080121
Bus from Monterrey to Acayucan
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$45.86

Turimex

Phone:
800 881 8181
Email:
Website:
turimex.com/en
Bus from Houston to Monterrey
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$114.65

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Email:
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$140.12

Autobuses Unidos (AU)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Cárdenas to Playa
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$82.80

Turistab

Website:
facebook.com/viajesturistab/
Bus from Monterrey to Cárdenas
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.99–$96.81

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Nuevo
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$82.80

Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen

Phone:
+52 998 937 3102
Website:
taxistascancun.com/
Bus from Cancún to Playa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.42–$3.06

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:
$9.53–$19.06

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:
$5.60–$14.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Galveston to Playa del Carmen is to taxi and bus which costs $260.87 - $358.70 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Galveston to Playa del Carmen is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $869.57 - $1956.52 .

How far is it from Galveston to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between Galveston and Playa del Carmen is 1498 km. The road distance is 2885.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Galveston to Playa del Carmen without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $260.87 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Galveston to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.

Can I drive from Galveston to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Galveston to Playa del Carmen is 2886 km. It takes approximately 36h 7m to drive from Galveston 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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