Cancun to Playa del Carmen by bus, van, flight, taxi from MXN 124

Cancun to Playa del Carmen Destination Reviews

Seritah C

will take every time i leave Cancun airport

Cancun to Playa del Carmen, Bus First Class, ADO, Jun 2, 2022

Naoual K

our driver alejandro was very nice !!!

Cancun to Playa del Carmen, Van Shuttle, Nexus Tours Mexico, Feb 25, 2022

Thalia S

Nice experience. Driver came an hour early though which was 4am instead of 5am so I had to jump out of bed and hurry to get ready. No one at the office told him about the pickup change Time so not his fault

Cancun to Playa del Carmen, Van Shuttle, Nexus Tours Mexico, Oct 31, 2021

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Cancun to Playa del Carmen Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Van	Mexico Travel Solutions	Minivan	00:00	00:45	$16.00	4.8
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	00:30	01:50	$6.93
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	00:50	02:40	$14.30
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	01:10	02:40	$14.30
Van	Mexico Travel Solutions	Minivan	02:00	02:45	$16.00	4.8
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	02:20	04:10	$14.87
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	02:40	04:10	$14.87
Van	Mexico Travel Solutions	Minivan	03:00	03:45	$16.00	4.8
Van	Mexico Travel Solutions	Minivan	04:00	04:45	$16.00	4.8
Van	Mexico Travel Solutions	Minivan	05:00	05:45	$16.00	4.8
Bus	ADO Conecta	Minibus	06:00	07:05	$6.03
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	06:20	07:40	$6.93
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	07:00	08:20	$6.93
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	07:31	08:51	$6.93
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	07:50	09:40	$14.30
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	08:10	09:40	$14.30
Bus	ADO Conecta	Minibus	08:30	09:35	$6.03
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	08:50	10:10	$6.93
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	09:10	10:50	$14.30
Bus	ADO Conecta	Minibus	09:30	10:35	$6.03

Transportation from Cancun to Playa del Carmen

Facts about the transport from Cancun to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest Transport	$7
Fastest Transport	30m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:00 PM
Departures per day	169
Distance	92 kilometers
Transport Companies	ADO, ADO Aeropuerto, ADO Conecta, Aerotransportes Rafilher, Best Line Cancun, Cancun Shuttle, Chiquila Holbox Extreme, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Flex Shuttle, GetTransfer LATAM, Hahn Air Technologies, Mexico Travel Solutions, Ofir Tours, Shuttle Central, VivaAerobus, Wayak

Popular Routes

How to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen

When you want to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 156.35. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 6.62.

How much does it cost to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen?

The cost of the trip from Cancun to Playa del Carmen varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is ADO Conecta: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 6.62 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 156.35.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cancun to Playa del Carmen:

Bus tickets - USD 6.61 to USD 16.57;
Van price : USD 8.42 - USD 132.68;
Plane tickets - USD 64.58 to USD 156.34;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 54.46 to USD 110.56.

How many trips per day are there between Cancun and Playa del Carmen?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 00:05 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:00. There are 112 available bus trips every day.
Vans from Cancun to Playa del Carmen depart during the day - there are approximately 33 departures a day.
Flights from Cancun to Playa del Carmen depart during the day - there are approximately 12 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Cancun to Playa del Carmen any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 64.58.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Cancun to Playa del Carmen

Aerotransportes Rafilher, Hahn Air Technologies, VivaAerobus

Buses

Taking a bus from Cancun to Playa del Carmen is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 54.46.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Cancun to Playa del Carmen. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

Cancun to Playa del Carmen