Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol

Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol

Playa del Carmen
Playa Caracol
Fri, May 17
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Transportation from Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol

Facts about the transport from Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day47
Distance86 kilometers
Transport CompaniesADO, Sindicato Lazaro Cardenas

Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol Destination Reviews

EB
Bad market budeš on the table.
Bus Primera, ADO Aeropuerto, Dec 5, 2022
SC
will take every time i leave Cancun airport
Bus First Class, ADO, Jun 2, 2022
NK
our driver alejandro was very nice !!!
Van Shuttle, Nexus Tours Mexico, Feb 25, 2022
TS
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
Van Shuttle, Nexus Tours Mexico, Oct 31, 2021
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How to get from Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol

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

  • Bus
  • Van

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. 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 Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 12.00. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 2.73.

How far is Playa del Carmen from Playa Caracol?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol. Your trip will be a total of 54 miles (86 km). The flying distance is 42 miles (66 km).

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

The travel time from Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 2 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sindicato Lazaro Cardenas: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 2.73 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 12.00.

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

  • Van price : USD 3.16;
  • Bus tickets - USD 5.24 to USD 11.56;

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

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

  • Vans from Playa del Carmen to Cancun depart during the day - there are approximately 24 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 08:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 23 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

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.

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..

The most popular transport from Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Playa del Carmen to Playa Caracol? 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:

  • 100% opted for a van.