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Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Cárdenas to Cancún. Traveling by bus from Cárdenas to Cancún usually takes around 15 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest ADO bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 477 mi (768 km) |
| Shortest duration | 14h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $63.13 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | ADO |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Price trends for buses from Cárdenas to Cancún
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Cárdenas to Cancún?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Cárdenas to Cancún that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ADO usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
Book ADO from Cárdenas to Cancún from $85. There are 4 trips per day offered by ADO from Cárdenas to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Cancún. In Cárdenas, ADO departs to Cancún from Cardenas Bus Station . In Cancún, ADO arrives at ADO Bus Station .
An average trip on ADO from Cárdenas to Cancún takes 15 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Cancún in 14 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cancún.
Book AU from Cárdenas to Cancún from $63. There are 3 trips per day offered by AU from Cárdenas to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Cancún. In Cárdenas, AU departs to Cancún from Cardenas Bus Station . In Cancún, AU arrives at ADO Bus Station .
An average trip on AU from Cárdenas to Cancún takes 15 hours and 55 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Cancún in 14 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cancún.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 477 miles from Cárdenas to Cancún. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Cárdenas to Cancún at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cárdenas to Cancún, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cárdenas?
Main departure station: Cardenas Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Cárdenas.
All bus stations in Cárdenas:
Cardenas Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Cancún?
Main arrival station: ADO Bus Station
All buses from Cárdenas arrive at one main station in Cancún.
All bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
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