Playa del Carmen to Cancun by bus, van, flight, taxi from MXN 160

Playa del Carmen to Cancun Destination Reviews

Rong S

the departure was not from ADO bus station in Playa Del Carmen as stated on the ticket so we missed the 12:41 pm bus, fortunately we got on at 13:20pm from ADO bus station.

Playa del Carmen to Cancun, Bus Standard AC, ADO, Feb 2, 2026

Eduard B

Bad market budeš on the table.

Playa del Carmen to Cancun, Bus Primera, ADO Aeropuerto, Dec 5, 2022

Seritah C

will take every time i leave Cancun airport

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

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Playa del Carmen to Cancun Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Valentinas Tours and Transfer	Standard 4pax	Any time	+1h 10m	$75.28
Van	Mexico Travel Solutions	Minivan	01:00	01:45	$16.00	4.8
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	01:30	03:00	$14.38
Van	Mexico Travel Solutions	Minivan	02:00	02:45	$16.00	4.8
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	03:00	04:15	$13.52	4.0
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	03:30	05:25	$7.74
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	04:00	05:15	$13.83	4.0
Bus	ADO GL	Business Class	04:20	06:15	$7.74
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	04:55	06:10	$7.20
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	05:15	06:30	$13.83	4.0
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	05:45	07:40	$7.74
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	06:10	07:05	$13.52
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	06:30	07:45	$13.52	4.0
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	07:00	08:15	$13.52	4.0
Bus	OCC	Standard AC	07:25	08:40	$6.92
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	07:50	09:00	$6.64
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	08:10	09:05	$13.52
Bus	ADO Aeropuerto	Primera	08:35	09:30	$13.83
Bus	ADO	Standard AC	08:55	10:10	$7.52
Bus	ADO	Standard	09:15	10:30	$13.31

How to get from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

When you want to get from Playa del Carmen to Cancun, 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 Flight 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 1,569.18. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 9.12.

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

The cost of the trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancun varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is ADO: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 9.12 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 1,569.18.

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

Bus tickets - USD 9.13 to USD 17.64;
Van price : USD 20.26 - USD 20.89;
flight+taxi price: USD 99.14 - USD 110.78. From Playa del Carmen to Cancun starting from 00:00 Playacar Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Playacar Hotel Transfer
Plane tickets - USD 345.82 to USD 1,569.16;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 62.38 to USD 110.84.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 03:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:30. There are 204 available bus trips every day.
Flights from Playa del Carmen to Cancun depart during the day - there are approximately 49 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Playa del Carmen to Cancun 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 Playa del Carmen to Cancun. 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 345.82.

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 Playa del Carmen to Cancun

Flights Cancun, VivaAerobus, Volaris

Buses

Taking a bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancun 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 Playa del Carmen to Cancun. 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 62.38.

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 Playa del Carmen to Cancun. 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 Playa del Carmen to Cancun.

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..

Transportation from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

Facts about the transport from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

Cheapest Transport	$10
Fastest Transport	20m
Earliest Departure	12:00 ص
Latest Departure	11:30 م
Departures per day	258
Distance	284 kilometers
Transport Companies	ADO, ADO Aeropuerto, BDExperience Mexico, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Flights Cancun, GetTransfer LATAM, Mexico Travel Solutions, VivaAerobus, Volaris

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