Cancun to Playa del Carmen by bus, van, flight, taxi from MXN 13,938

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

4.8

99 customer reviews

78%

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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	$6.59
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	00:50	02:40	$14.05
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	01:10	02:40	$14.05
Van	Mexico Travel Solutions	Minivan	02:00	02:45	$16.00	4.8
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	02:20	04:10	$14.83
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	02:40	04:10	$14.83
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	Standard AC	05:50	07:10	$6.86
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	06:10	07:30	$6.59
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	06:50	08:10	$6.86
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	07:10	08:30	$6.86
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	07:31	08:51	$6.59
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	07:50	09:10	$6.86
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	08:10	09:40	$14.05
Bus	ADO Conecta	Minibus	08:30	09:35	$5.49
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	08:50	10:10	$6.59
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	09:10	10:50	$14.05

Transportation from Cancun to Playa del Carmen

Facts about the transport from Cancun to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest Transport	$7
Fastest Transport	20m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:00 PM
Departures per day	26
Distance	75 kilometers
Transport Companies	ADO, ADO, ADO Conecta, Autobuses Unidos, Cancun Shuttle, Chiquila Holbox Extreme, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Flights Cancun, Mexico Travel Solutions, Mexitours, Shuttle Central, Valentinas Tours and Transfer, 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 Van 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 845.51. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 755.66.

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 Flights Cancun: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 755.66 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 845.51.

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 8.35;
Van price : USD 8.57 - USD 135.00;
Plane tickets - USD 755.65 to USD 845.48;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 62.24 to USD 156.41.

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 755.65.

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

Flights Cancun

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 62.24.

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..

The most popular transport from Cancun to Playa del Carmen

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cancun to Playa del Carmen? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

78% decided to go for a bus.
20% opted for a van.
2% decided to catch a taxi.

Cancun to Playa del Carmen