How far is Playa del Carmen from Mérida?

Playa del Carmen and Mérida are 265 km (165 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Playa del Carmen to Mérida?

Buses departing from Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. In Playa del Carmen will take you to ADO Merida in Mérida.

Bus Playa del Carmen to Mérida from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Mérida on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:37am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	6h 48m	1:25pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
Bus	5:37pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	6h 18m	10:55pm	ADO Merida	Fastest
Bus	9:27am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	7h 58m	4:25pm	ADO Merida	No tags
Bus	3:07pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	6h 33m	8:40pm	ADO Merida	No tags
Bus	8:07pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	7h 40m	2:47am	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Mérida on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO Conecta + ADO	Bus	9:50am	Turistica	6h 5m	2:55pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
ADO Conecta + ADO	Bus	3:00pm	Turistica	5h 47m	7:47pm	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	8:17am	Turistica	6h 8m	1:25pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Conecta + ADO	Bus	12:07pm	Turistica	6h 18m	5:25pm	ADO Merida	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Turistica	6h 7m	2:07pm	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Mérida on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	6h 8m	1:25pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Turistica	6h 7m	2:07pm	ADO Merida	Fastest
Bus	7:37am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	6h 48m	1:25pm	ADO Merida	No tags
Bus	9:27am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	6h 28m	2:55pm	ADO Merida	No tags
Bus	5:37pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	6h 18m	10:55pm	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Mérida on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO Conecta + ADO	Bus	9:50am	Turistica	6h 5m	2:55pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
ADO Conecta + ADO	Bus	3:00pm	Turistica	5h 47m	7:47pm	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	8:17am	Turistica	6h 8m	1:25pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Conecta + ADO	Bus	12:07pm	Turistica	6h 18m	5:25pm	ADO Merida	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Turistica	6h 7m	2:07pm	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Mérida on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	Turistica	6h 25m	11:55am	ADO Merida	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Turistica	6h 7m	2:07pm	ADO Merida	Fastest
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	6h 8m	1:25pm	ADO Merida	No tags
Bus	9:27am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	6h 28m	2:55pm	ADO Merida	No tags
Bus	5:37pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	6h 18m	10:55pm	ADO Merida	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Playa del Carmen to Mérida

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mérida. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

265 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $79	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $33	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

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

Stops in Mérida

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

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,964 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Based on 21 reviews, ADO was rated 4.7 stars for this trip. ADO ticket prices on this trip start at $63, with the trip lasting on average 400.

ADO Playa del Carmen Mérida recent customer reviews

Good service. Bus was clean and drive was great. We hit traffic in Mérida which delayed our arrival.

Linda B.

February 22, 2020

No frills, cheap trip. No problems. On time. Easy on, easy off. Worth the price.

Chester C.

February 17, 2020

The bus was clean and the seats were comfortable. It would have been good if the entertainment was subtitled for those who don’t speak Spanish

Corinna D.

February 13, 2020

ADO CONECTA

4/51,179 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.8

AU

4/5874 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Playa del Carmen to Mérida, YUC, MX by bus

How far is Playa del Carmen from Mérida?
Playa del Carmen and Mérida are 265 km (165 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Playa del Carmen to Mérida?
Buses departing from Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. In Playa del Carmen will take you to ADO Merida in Mérida.

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The cheapest trip from Playa del Carmen to Mérida, YUC, MX was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $239 for a bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Mérida, YUC, MX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-11-28.

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