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Cancún to Playa del Carmen Bus Schedule
Bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmen: Journey Information
There are 162 intercity buses per day from Cancún to Playa del Carmen. Traveling by bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmen usually takes around one hour and 32 minutes, but the fastest ADO Aeropuerto (R) bus can make the trip in just one hour and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 39 mi (64 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $5.50 |
| Trips per day | 162 |
| Most frequent service | ADO Aeropuerto (R) |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Cancún to Playa del Carmen
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There are 3 bus lines from Cancún to Playa del Carmen available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 112 daily trips, ADO Aeropuerto (R) usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO | 47 | 1h 20m | $7.65 |
| ADO Aeropuerto (R) | 112 | 1h 37m | $16.18 |
| AU | 3 | 1h 21m | $5.88 |
Book ADO from Cancún to Playa del Carmen from $7. There are 47 trips per day offered by ADO from Cancún to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Cancún, ADO departs to Playa del Carmen from ADO Bus Station . In Playa del Carmen, ADO arrives at ADO Bus Station and one other station.
An average trip on ADO from Cancún to Playa del Carmen takes 1 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 49 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Playa del Carmen.
Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Playa del Carmen from $16. There are 112 trips per day offered by ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO Aeropuerto (R) ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Cancún, ADO Aeropuerto (R) departs to Playa del Carmen from Cancún Airport Terminal 4 and 2 other stations. In Playa del Carmen, ADO Aeropuerto (R) arrives at ADO Bus Station .
An average trip on ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Playa del Carmen takes 1 hours and 37 minutes , while the fastest available ADO Aeropuerto (R) trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, ADO Aeropuerto (R) offers 110 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Playa del Carmen.
Book AU from Cancún to Playa del Carmen from $6. There are 3 trips per day offered by AU from Cancún to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Cancún, AU departs to Playa del Carmen from ADO Bus Station . In Playa del Carmen, AU arrives at Alterna .
An average trip on AU from Cancún to Playa del Carmen takes 1 hours and 21 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Playa del Carmen.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmen
The bus takes an average of one hour and 32 minutes to cover the 39 miles from Cancún to Playa del Carmen. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 15 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cancún to Playa del Carmen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cancún?
Main departure station: ADO Bus Station
Buses to Playa del Carmen leave from 4 stations in Cancún.
All bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Cancún Airport Terminal 4
Cancún Airport Terminal 2
Cancún Airport Terminal 3
Where does the bus arrive in Playa del Carmen?
Main arrival station: ADO Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Playa del Carmen.
All bus stations in Playa del Carmen:
ADO Bus Station
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