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Operated by: ADO ConectaADO Conecta
9:40AM
1h20m
11:00AM
Playa del Carmen - Turistica
Cheapest
Cancún - ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
Cheapest
Operated by: ADO ConectaADO Conecta
10:00AM
1h20m
11:20AM
Playa del Carmen - Turistica
2nd Cheapest
Cancún - ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: ADOADO
9:30AM
55m
10:25AM
Playa del Carmen - Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
Fastest
Cancún - Aeropuerto Cancún T4
Fastest
Operated by: ADOADO
10:20AM
1h20m
11:40AM
Playa del Carmen - Turistica
Cancún - ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
Operated by: ADO ConectaADO Conecta
10:40AM
1h20m
12:00PM
Playa del Carmen - Turistica
Cancún - ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
Bus Playa del Carmen to Cancún: Trip Overview

Bus Playa del Carmen to Cancún: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average bus trip duration1h 5m
Number of daily buses221
Earliest bus departure12:10 AM
Distance31 miles (50 km)
Latest bus departure10:50 PM

Playa del Carmen to Cancún Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures221
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:10AM - 10:50PM
Minimum Price$6
Average Ticket Price$17
Minimum Trip Duration55m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h5m
Distance31 miles (50 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteADO
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Playa del Carmen - Cancún

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Cancún without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Playa del Carmen to Cancún takes about 1h 5m on average, although the fastest bus will take 55m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 47 miles (75 km) that separate the two cities.

Playa del Carmen and Cancún are 47 miles (75 km) apart.

About 221 buses travel this route daily, provided by ADO. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Playa del Carmen to Cancún may vary. Simplify your trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 12:10 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:50 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from Playa del Carmen to Cancún start their journey at Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. And wind up at Cancun Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $6 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Cancún from Playa del Carmen.

The bus ticket costs $17 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $6 and $18, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 1h 50m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Cancún before returning to Playa del Carmen in the evening.

Once in Cancún, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Swim with Whale Sharks, Isla Mujeres, Cancun Golf Club at Pok Ta Pok, Eco Parks and Tours and Parque de las Palapas.

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

Best price found
03/26
$6
03/27
$6
Today
$6
03/29
$6
03/30
$6
03/31
$6
04/01
$6
04/02
$6
The cheapest trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún was searched and found on Mar 30, 2024 with a price of $6

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 Cancún, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $15 for a bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Cancún based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2024-03-30.

Usually RIVIERA 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Playa del Carmen to Cancún.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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