How much is the bus ticket from Mexico City to Tulum?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Tulum start from $186. The average price for this route is around $238. 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 Tulum?

The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Tulum is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1224 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by ADO .

Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Tulum route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from ADO , OCC , AU .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Tulum?

The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Tulum at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Tulum?

A bus trip from Mexico City to Tulum generates an estimated 31 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 Tulum?

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 Tulum?

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 Tulum?

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 Tulum?

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 Tulum from $171 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mexico City to Tulum on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	TAPO	1d 1h	5:45pm	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	TAPO	1d	9:50pm	Centro	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	TAPO	1d 3h	7:37pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	TAPO	1d 4h	10:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	TAPO	1d 3h	12:07am	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Tulum on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	TAPO	1d	1:50pm	Centro	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30pm	TAPO	1d 1h	5:45pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	TAPO	1d 3h	7:37pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	TAPO	1d 4h	10:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	TAPO	1d 3h	12:07am	Centro	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:00 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mexico City to Tulum

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tulum. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just $186, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1224 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$186 - $259	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$114 - $114	Average Duration23h 10m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mexico City and Tulum?

Stops in Mexico City

A
Norte
Terminal del Norte, Eje Central 271, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
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B
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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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 Tulum

A
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Carr. Cancún - Tulum
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B
Parque Xel-Há
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,969 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

OCC

3.5/51,286 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

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 Tulum 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 Tulum?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Tulum start from $186. The average price for this route is around $238. 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 Tulum?
The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Tulum is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1224 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by ADO.
Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Tulum route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from ADO, OCC, AU.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Tulum?
The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Tulum at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Tulum?
A bus trip from Mexico City to Tulum generates an estimated 31 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 Tulum?
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 Tulum?
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 Tulum?
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 Tulum?
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

11-26

$172

11-27

$172

Today

$171

11-29

$171

11-30

$171

12-01

$172

12-02

$171

12-03

$171

The cheapest trip from Mexico City to Tulum was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $171

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 Tulum, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $171 to $172 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Tulum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-12-03.