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How to get to Playa del Carmen by bus
- Routes
- 45
- Trips per day
- 381
- bus lines
- 5
- Stations
- 2
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Station Information
Popular bus stations in Playa del Carmen:
- Alterna
- ADO Bus Station
What bus companies travel to Playa del Carmen, ROO?
Located in Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen is accessible by bus from 45 other cities. You can choose from 381 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
| Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO | 38 | 6 hr, 31 min | €36.86 |
| ADO Aeropuerto (R) | 3 | 1 hr, 24 min | €13.68 |
| AU | 17 | 11 hr, 1 min | €42.98 |
| ADO GL | 9 | 12 hr, 45 min | €79.13 |
| ADO Platino | 1 | 4 hr, 17 min | €58.40 |
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 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
€3.59 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, the lowest average price on a route to Playa del Carmen was €3.59.
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€3.59
The most popular bus stations in Playa del Carmen are Alterna and ADO Bus Station. Alterna is the busiest, with the most bus arrivals.
The closest airport to Playa del Carmen is Cozumel Intl Airport (CZM), located 12.1 miles from the city center of Playa del Carmen.
The population of Playa del Carmen is 149,923. It ranks number 3 by population in Quintana Roo. It ranks number 55 by population in the country.
A short bus trip to Playa del Carmen, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €3.59. A 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Playa del Carmen starts at €18.84. A longer trip by bus to Playa del Carmen can be as cheap as €6.73. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €6.73.
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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