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How to get fromAmbergris Cay to Playa del Carmenby ferry, train, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambergris Cay to Playa del Carmen by ferry, train, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from San Pedro Terminal to Chetumal Terminal Marítimaferry ferry Caulker
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train Chetumal
    6h 59m
    $1,579–3,478

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from San Pedro to Chetumalferry ferry Caye Caulker
    2. Take the bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen Alternabus bus
    7h 44m
    $1,440–2,448

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Greif Ii Airport (SPR) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SPR - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    4h 51m
    $8,059–11,536

  4. Ferry, bus via San Pedro Terminal

    1. Take the ferry from San Pedro Terminal to Chetumal Terminal Marítimaferry ferry Caulker
    2. Take the bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen Alternabus bus
    7h 59m
    $1,449–2,498

John Greif Ii Airport (SPR) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$7,488Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ambergris Cay to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Ambergris Cay, Belize and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Ambergris Cay to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the ferry to Chetumal Terminal Marítima, take the taxi to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto, then take the train to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from San Pedro to Playa del Carmen Alterna via Chetumal, Chetumal, and Bacalar in around 7h 44m.

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