How much is the bus ticket from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cancún to Playa del Carmen start from $9. The average price for this route is around $26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The average bus travel time from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 52 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20m and is operated by Sun Beach Travel .

Which bus companies service the Cancún to Playa del Carmen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 133 buses available per day, including services from ADO Aeropuerto , ADO , AU , ADO CONECTA , OCC , Sun Beach Travel , Escalibur .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The earliest bus departs from Cancún to Playa del Carmen at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

A bus trip from Cancún to Playa del Carmen generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 588 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Escalibur has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO Aeropuerto , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cancún to Playa del Carmen from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cancún to Playa del Carmen on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	5:25pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Cheapest
Bus	6:20am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	7:40am	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:50am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	8:10am	Turistica	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	6:40pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 30m	9:40am	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Playa del Carmen on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	5:25pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 10m	12:10am	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	7:40am	Turistica	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	6:40pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 30m	1:35am	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Playa del Carmen on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	5:25pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 10m	12:10am	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	7:40am	Turistica	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	6:40pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 30m	1:35am	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Playa del Carmen on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	5:25pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 10m	12:10am	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	7:40am	Turistica	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	6:40pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 30m	1:35am	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Playa del Carmen on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	5:25pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Cheapest
Bus	1:40pm	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 10m	2:50pm	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	7:40am	Turistica	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	6:40pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 30m	1:35am	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Playa del Carmen on February 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	5:25pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 10m	12:10am	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	7:40am	Turistica	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	6:40pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 30m	1:35am	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Playa del Carmen on February 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	5:25pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Cheapest
Bus	11:40am	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 10m	12:50pm	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	7:40am	Turistica	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1h 20m	6:40pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Aeropuerto Cancún T2	1h 30m	1:35am	Turistica	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:17 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cancún to Playa del Carmen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Playa del Carmen. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

60 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $77	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $9	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cancún and Playa del Carmen?

Stops in Cancún

A
Cancun Airport
Visit page
B
Riu Dunamar Hotel
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
C
Cancun Westin Resort & Spa
Blvd. Kukulcan 20, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
D
Cancun Hard Rock Hotel
Blvd. Kukulcan Lt40-A, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
E
Cancun Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
F
ADO Lopez Portillo
Av. López Portillo 58, 94, 77515 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

Stops in Playa del Carmen

A
Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
Playa del Carmen Alterna , 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte., Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QROO, Mexico
Visit page
B
Fairmont Mayakoba Hotel
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
C
Mimi del Mar Hotel
Calle 2 Nte 1, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
D
Thompson Hotel
Calle 12 Nte 251, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
E
Grand Hyatt Resort
Calle 26 Nte 286, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
F
Puerto Aventuras - Catalonia Riviera Maya
Avenida Xcacel Plano 2, Lote 1, Manzana 18, 77783 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico

Compare bus companies

ADO Aeropuerto

4/5592 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi2.1

The reviews highlight a generally positive experience with the bus service, emphasizing comfort and friendly staff. Many users appreciated the modern buses and efficient service. However, several mentioned difficulties in locating the bus stop due to inadequate signage, which led some passengers to miss their scheduled departures despite an otherwise straightforward journey.

ADO Aeropuerto Cancún Playa del Carmen recent customer reviews

Although our plane was late, there was another bus waiting for us to take. Much appreciated. The bus was comfortable, and the temperature was good, and the driver got us there quickly and safely.

Sandi L.

January 21, 2026

It was great. The departing location was supposed to be at T2, but they allowed us to board at T3 which was where our flight arrived. So we didn't have to find our way to T2. Much appreciated!

Katherine S.

January 1, 2026

Enjoyed how quick and easy when getting to the bus stop. Didn’t enjoy how far it was to get to the bus stop. There were no signs and had to ask at least 4 people to make sure I was going the right way.

Anna L.

December 9, 2025

ADO

4/510,204 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.1

ADO is highly praised for its efficient, comfortable, and clean bus service with friendly staff. Passengers appreciate the smooth rides, punctuality, air conditioning, and ease of booking online. However, some travelers noted challenges in locating pick-up points at Cancun Airport due to insufficient signage and occasional communication barriers with non-English speaking drivers.

ADO Cancún Playa del Carmen recent customer reviews

Everything very good. Shame there is no WIFI on the bus for us tourists, but overall, very happy, very good value.

Lee C.

January 21, 2026

I selected my seats on line about two weeks out. Boarded the bus everyone just seats anywhere. So what’s the reason for selecting seats???

Silvia K.

January 14, 2026

Friendly staff, comfortable bus, however there was no seat number on the ticket which caused some confusion when boarding

Thomas R.

December 29, 2025

AU

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi1.1

ADO CONECTA

4/51,184 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi1.7

Many users appreciated the comfortable and efficient bus service, highlighting smooth online booking experiences. However, some noted challenges at the Cancun terminal due to unclear announcements in Spanish and a chaotic environment. There were also mentions of difficulties finding the correct bus or seat assignments amidst crowded conditions, although staff generally provided helpful assistance.

ADO Conecta Cancún Playa del Carmen recent customer reviews

Bus Got canceled had nothing on screens or anywhere got told “uno momento” every time we asked about the bus waited 3 hours before we ended up paying for another bus

Kristoffer D.

June 18, 2024

Booked online and headed to the bus terminal in the morning. All went smoothly and definitely saved some cash too.

Amy R.

April 2, 2024

The bus people at the airport wouldn't accept the bus pass I got from these people and I ended up buying another pass at the Air terminal!! That was the only problem really I had!! I am going to go to the bus station in playa de carm and see if and why they wouldn't accept the pass I got from us people and if I don't get satisfaction, I will dispute the charges when I get back to the United States at the end of January and stop using your service.

James H.

January 4, 2023

OCC

3.5/51,310 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.4

Sun Beach Travel

Escalibur

1/56 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.5

Wi‑Fi2.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cancún to Playa del Carmen by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cancún to Playa del Carmen start from $9. The average price for this route is around $26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
The average bus travel time from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 52 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20m and is operated by Sun Beach Travel.
Which bus companies service the Cancún to Playa del Carmen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 133 buses available per day, including services from ADO Aeropuerto, ADO, AU, ADO CONECTA, OCC, Sun Beach Travel, Escalibur.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
The earliest bus departs from Cancún to Playa del Carmen at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
A bus trip from Cancún to Playa del Carmen generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 588 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Escalibur has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO Aeropuerto, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-31

$8

02-01

$11

Today

$8

02-03

$8

02-04

$8

02-05

$8

02-06

$8

02-07

$8

The cheapest trip from Cancún to Playa del Carmen was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cancún to Playa del Carmen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $23 for a bus ticket from Cancún to Playa del Carmen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2026-02-03.

Usually ADO Aeropuerto will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.