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Bus Playa del Carmen to Cancún: Trip Overview
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According to customer reviews, Playa del Carmen Turistica does not have a display showing the status of scheduled buses. Many attendants are unaware of schedule changes, leading to delays and confusion for passengers. One reviewer mentioned waiting for 30 minutes past the departure time only to be told that their bus had already left. Despite this issue, customers generally praise the on-time departures, good air conditioning, and comfortable seating provided by the company.
ADO Playa del Carmen Cancún recent customer reviews
It was very comfortable and clean .. it was kind of cold though. But otherwise it was a good trip. I will definitely use it again.
The Playa del Carmen bus station is a mess with no help for seniors. Buses keep coming and going and some don't have the destination sign on the front of the bus. When i asked the drivers if they were going to Cancun, they said no...Aeroport Needless to say, i missed my bus to Cancun😣
It was great once we figured out which bus to get on. It was quite clear since we bought tickets online.
Playa del Carmen to Cancún Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 221 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 12:10AM - 10:50PM |
Minimum Price | $6 |
Average Ticket Price | $17 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 55m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 1h5m |
Distance | 31 miles (50 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | ADO |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Playa del Carmen and Cancún?
Playa del Carmen Alterna , 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte., Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QROO, Mexico
Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Fairmont Mayakoba HotelCalle 2 Nte 1, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Mimi del Mar HotelCalle 12 Nte 251, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Thompson HotelCalle 26 Nte 286, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Grand Hyatt ResortAvenida Xcacel Plano 2, Lote 1, Manzana 18, 77783 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico
Puerto Aventuras - Catalonia Riviera MayaUnnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Cancun Excellence Playa Mujeres ResortAv. López Portillo 58, 94, 77515 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
ADO Lopez PortilloAv. Kabah 401, SM 248, 77516 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Kabah PlazaADO Terraviva, Av Tulum Acanceh Plaza Terraviva, 11, 77504 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
ADO TerravivaAdo Emprendedor, 2 Mz 08, Av. López Portillo, 59, 77515 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
ADO EmprendedorFrequently 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.
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.
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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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Popular Buses Connecting Playa del Carmen
Buses Leaving from Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Valladolid
- Playa del Carmen - Chiquilá
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Xcaret
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Bacalar
- Playa del Carmen - Mérida
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Coba
- Playa del Carmen - Puerto Morelos
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Mahahual
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Mexico
- Playa del Carmen - San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Escondido
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Oaxaca
- Playa del Carmen - Pisté
Buses Going to Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Valladolid to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Chiquilá - Playa del Carmen
- Xcaret - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Chichén-Itzá to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Mérida - Playa del Carmen
- Bacalar - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Chetumal to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Mexico - Playa del Carmen
- Puerto Morelos - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Palenque to Playa del Carmen
- Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas - Playa del Carmen
- Coba - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Mahahual to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Oaxaca - Playa del Carmen
- Pisté - Playa del Carmen
Popular Buses Connecting Cancún
Buses Leaving from Cancún
- Bus from Cancún to Mexico
- Bus Cancún - Chetumal
- Cancún - Campeche
- Bus from Cancún to Mahahual
- Bus Cancún - Palenque
- Cancún - San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Bus from Cancún to Xcaret
- Bus Cancún - Oaxaca
- Cancún - Tijuana
- Bus from Cancún to Villahermosa
- Bus Cancún - Puerto Morelos
- Cancún - Puerto Escondido
- Bus from Cancún to Tizimín
- Bus Cancún - Veracruz
- Cancún - Pisté
Buses Going to Cancún
- Bus from Mexico to Cancún
- Bus Chichén-Itzá - Cancún
- Valladolid - Cancún
- Bus from Palenque to Cancún
- Bus Tapachula - Cancún
- Campeche - Cancún
- Bus from Oaxaca to Cancún
- Bus Villahermosa - Cancún
- San Cristóbal de las Casas - Cancún
- Bus from Tijuana to Cancún
- Bus Puebla - Cancún
- Puerto Morelos - Cancún
- Bus from Puerto Escondido to Cancún
- Bus Guadalajara - Cancún
- Mahahual - Cancún
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún
- Bus Mérida - Cancún
- Chetumal - Cancún
- Bus from Tulum to Bacalar
- Bus Tulum - Playa del Carmen
- Chiquilá - Cancún
- Bus from Cancún to Valladolid
- Bus Puebla - Oaxaca
- Cancún - Bacalar
- Bus from Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Bus Bacalar - Cancún
- Puebla - Mexico
- Bus from Bacalar to Tulum
- Bus Cancún - Chichén-Itzá
- Puerto Escondido - San Cristóbal de las Casas