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

The cheapest bus tickets from Mérida to Playa del Carmen start from $66. The average price for this route is around $71. 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 Mérida to Playa del Carmen?

The average bus travel time from Mérida to Playa del Carmen is 7h 18m, covering a distance of 269 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 43m and is operated by ADO .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from ADO , ADO CONECTA .

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

The earliest bus departs from Mérida to Playa del Carmen at 4:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:57pm.

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

A bus trip from Mérida to Playa del Carmen generates an estimated 7 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 Mérida to Playa del Carmen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10105 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ADO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO , with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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

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

Bus Mérida to Playa del Carmen from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mérida to Playa del Carmen on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:07pm	ADO Merida	6h 23m	6:30am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mérida to Playa del Carmen on January 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	ADO Merida	9h 5m	9:05pm	Turistica	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	ADO Merida	6h 30m	11:00pm	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	13h 20m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	10h 35m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags
Bus	12:47pm	ADO Merida	7h 18m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Playa del Carmen on January 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	ADO Merida	6h 30m	1:45pm	Turistica	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	6h	1:45pm	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	11h 20m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	10h 35m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	ADO Merida	6h 30m	11:00pm	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Playa del Carmen on January 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	ADO Merida	7h 5m	12:05pm	Turistica	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	ADO Merida	6h 30m	11:00pm	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	13h 20m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	10h 35m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags
Bus	12:47pm	ADO Merida	7h 18m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Playa del Carmen on January 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:47am	ADO Merida	6h 13m	7:00pm	Turistica	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	9h 5m	4:50pm	Turistica	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	Bus	7:07am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	6h 23m	2:30pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
	Bus	6:15am	ADO Merida	9h 35m	4:50pm	Turistica	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	Bus	8:07am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	6h 23m	3:30pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Playa del Carmen on January 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:47am	ADO Merida	6h 13m	7:00pm	Turistica	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	9h 5m	4:50pm	Turistica	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	Bus	7:07am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	6h 23m	2:30pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags
	Bus	6:15am	ADO Merida	9h 35m	4:50pm	Turistica	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	Bus	8:07am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	6h 23m	3:30pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Playa del Carmen on January 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15am	ADO Merida	9h 35m	4:50pm	Turistica	Cheapest
ADO Platino + ADO	Bus	7:07am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	6h 23m	2:30pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Fastest
	Bus	6:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	9h 5m	4:50pm	Turistica	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	Bus	8:07am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	6h 23m	3:30pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Playa del Carmen on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:47pm	ADO Merida	7h 18m	9:05pm	Turistica	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	ADO Merida	6h 30m	11:00pm	Turistica	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	13h 20m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	11h 20m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	10h 35m	9:05pm	Turistica	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:55 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mérida 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 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

265 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $128	Average Duration7h 18m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $36	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Mérida

A
Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60
Mérida Terminal paseo 60, calle 60 #346 A x 33 A y 35 Plaza Paseo 60, Mérida, Yuc., México
Visit page Map
B
ADO Merida
Calle 69 564, Centro, 97000 Centro, Yuc., Mexico
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C
Aeropuerto MID
Calle 23 487, Manuel Crescencio Rejón, 97255 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Map

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 Map
B
Fairmont Mayakoba Hotel
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Map
C
Mimi del Mar Hotel
Calle 2 Nte 1, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Map
D
Thompson Hotel
Calle 12 Nte 251, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Map
E
Grand Hyatt Resort
Calle 26 Nte 286, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Map
F
Puerto Aventuras - Catalonia Riviera Maya
Avenida Xcacel Plano 2, Lote 1, Manzana 18, 77783 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico
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Compare bus companies

ADO

4/510,157 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Based on 28 reviews, ADO was rated 4.6 stars for this trip. ADO ticket prices on this trip start at $66, with the trip lasting on average 515.

ADO Mérida Playa del Carmen recent customer reviews

First class all the way. Clean, modern, beautiful buses with comfortable seats make for a pleasant travel experience. Look forward to my next trip.

Steven W.

December 22, 2020

The bus ride was ok. The driver had the volume of the movies too loud and the AC to cold. I would have given ADO a five star but for these issues.

Anjanie R.

November 28, 2019

Comfortable trip.

Ellen Y.

February 23, 2020

ADO CONECTA

4/51,184 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.7

MX bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mérida, YUC, MX 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 Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mérida to Playa del Carmen start from $66. The average price for this route is around $71. 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 Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
The average bus travel time from Mérida to Playa del Carmen is 7h 18m, covering a distance of 269 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 43m and is operated by ADO.
Which bus companies service the Mérida to Playa del Carmen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from ADO, ADO CONECTA.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
The earliest bus departs from Mérida to Playa del Carmen at 4:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:57pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
A bus trip from Mérida to Playa del Carmen generates an estimated 7 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 Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10105 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ADO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO, with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO CONECTA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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You can expect to pay from $18 to $18 for a bus ticket from Mérida, YUC, MX to Playa del Carmen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2026-01-19.