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

The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen start from $187. The average price for this route is around $215. 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 Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1267 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by ADO .

Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Playa del Carmen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from ADO , AU .

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

The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen generates an estimated 32 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 Mexico City 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 9963 reviews.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mexico City to Playa del Carmen from $163 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mexico City to Playa del Carmen on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Terminal del Norte	1d 3h	10:05pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mexico City to Playa del Carmen on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Terminal del Norte	1d 3h	9:55pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mexico City to Playa del Carmen on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Terminal del Norte	1d 3h	10:05pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mexico City to Playa del Carmen on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Terminal del Norte	1d 3h	10:05pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	Cheapest
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto	Bus	12:00pm	TAPO	1d 3h	4:10pm	Turistica	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:49 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mexico City 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 19 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

19h 30mAverage Duration

1267 kmDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$187 - $303	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$142 - $143	Average Duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mexico City and Playa del Carmen?

Stops in Mexico City

A
TAPO
Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente, Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200, 10 de Mayo, 15290 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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B
Norte
Terminal del Norte, Eje Central 271, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
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C
Sur
Terminal del Sur, Av. Taxqueña No. 1320 (Col. Campestre Churubusco), 04200 Coyoacán - Ciudad de Mexico
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D
Zaragoza
Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 564d, 4 Árboles, 15730 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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E
Mexico City Airport
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F
Aeropuerto MEX T2
Calle Economía, Aeropuerto Int de La Cd de México, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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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
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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

4/510,002 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

AU

4/5874 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen start from $187. The average price for this route is around $215. 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 Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?
The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1267 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by ADO.
Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Playa del Carmen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from ADO, AU.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?
The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?
A bus trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen generates an estimated 32 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 Mexico City 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 9963 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

12-06

$174

12-07

$175

Today

$174

12-09

$175

12-10

$174

12-11

$174

12-12

$175

12-13

$175

The cheapest trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $174

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

You can expect to pay from $174 to $175 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-12-10.