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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    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
    7h 8m
    $1,388–3,326

  2. Ferry, bus

    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
    8h 8m
    $1,606–2,768

  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
    5h 1m
    $8,241–12,325

  4. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from San Pedro to Chetumalferry ferry Caye Caulker
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    7h 23m
    $5,224–21,828

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$7,504Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ambergris Caye to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Ambergris Caye to Playa del Carmen. However, you can drive to San Pedro Terminal, take the ferry to Chetumal Terminal Marítima, drive to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto, then take the train to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ambergris Caye to Playa del Carmen Alterna via San Pedro Terminal, Chetumal Terminal Marítima, Chetumal, and Bacalar in around 8h 8m.

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