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Routes39
Trips per day431
bus lines7
Stations2

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What bus companies travel to Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo?

Located in Quintana Roo, Mexico, Playa del Carmen is accessible by bus from 39 other cities. You can choose from 431 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Playa del Carmen on Wanderu. ADO usually has the most buses on any given day.

Bus companies serving Playa del Carmen

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ADO295h 29m$31.55
AU1811h 3m$43.46
ADO OCC816h 53m$74.95
ADO GL714h 41m$81.85
ADO Conecta41h 48m$9.56
ADO Aeropuerto (R)41h 24m$11.64
ADO Platino14h 17m$54.17
  • ADO GL is a prominent Mexican passenger bus company that has been operating since 1992. It is part of the renowned ADO group and focuses on luxury travel, primarily serving Mexico's southern and eastern regions, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. ADO GL offers deluxe coaches with executive-style seats, ample legroom, and various amenities such as air conditioning, restrooms, power outlets, and beverage services, providing a truly luxurious experience for passengers.

  • ADO Conecta, a prominent intercity passenger transportation company in Mexico, stands out as a leading player in the industry. As a subsidiary of ADO (Autobuses de Oriente), ADO Conecta upholds its parent company's commitment to efficient and reliable service. With a focus on southern Mexico, ADO Conecta offers popular routes to beachside destinations such as Cancun, Tulum, and Chiquila. Travelers exploring the coastal region love the Playa del Carmen to Cancun route. ADO Conecta ensures a comfortable journey with reclining executive-style seats, air conditioning, and individual reading lights for passengers' convenience.

  • ADO Platino, a luxury intercity bus service in Mexico, offers a premium travel experience for passengers seeking comfort and elegance. As a sub-brand of ADO, ADO Platino lives up to its name by providing a platinum-level service. Popular routes include the Mexico City to Oaxaca journey, which takes approximately seven hours, and the trip from Merida to Cancun. With affordable ticket prices, ADO Platino ensures that travelers can enjoy luxury travel at a reasonable cost. On board, passengers can enjoy air-conditioned cabins with reclining seats, restrooms, USB power outlets, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Frequently Asked Questions

$4.20 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Playa del Carmen, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Playa del Carmen. In the last month, buses from Tulum to Playa del Carmen had the lowest average price at $6.14.

The busiest bus station in Playa del Carmen is Alterna. As Playa del Carmen's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is ADO Bus Station.

The closest airport to Playa del Carmen is Cozumel Intl Airport (CZM), it is located 12.2 miles from the city center of Playa del Carmen.
Playa del Carmen ranks number 10 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 420 in Mexico. Playa del Carmen has the second most number of destinations in Quintana Roo that are connected to Playa del Carmen by bus service. Each day 431 direct bus schedules arrive in the Playa del Carmen.
The population of Playa del Carmen is 149923. Playa del Carmen ranks number 5 in terms of population in Quintana Roo and number 218 in all of Mexico.
Bus tickets to Playa del Carmen range from $4 for a short trip to Playa del Carmen, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Playa del Carmen starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Playa del Carmen can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $9.
The closest bus station to the city center of Playa del Carmen is Alterna, located just 0 miles away. Select Alterna as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Playa del Carmen. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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