What is the cheapest way to get from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest way to get from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen is to bus via Felipe Carrillo Puerto which costs $310 - $430 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen?

The fastest way to get from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen is to shuttle which takes 3h 40m and costs $3900 - $20000.

Is there a direct bus between Bacalar and Playa del Carmen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bacalar and arriving at Playa del Carmen Alterna. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bacalar and Playa del Carmen?

No, there is no direct train from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from Estación Tren Maya Bacalar and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between Bacalar and Playa del Carmen is 274 km. The road distance is 273.2 km.

How do I travel from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen without a car?

The best way to get from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $290 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen?

The bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen Alterna takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bacalar to Playa del Carmen bus from?

Bacalar to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Bacalar station.

Where do I catch the Bacalar to Playa del Carmen train from?

Bacalar to Playa del Carmen train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Bacalar station.

Train or bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen?

The best way to get from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $290 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $1800 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Bacalar to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

Bacalar to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Playa del Carmen Alterna station.

Where does the Bacalar to Playa del Carmen train arrive?

Bacalar to Playa del Carmen train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen station.

Can I drive from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bacalar to Playa del Carmen is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen?

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Where can I stay near Playa del Carmen?

There are 2186+ hotels available in Playa del Carmen.

Bacalar to Playa del Carmen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen Alternabus
4h 10m
$290–850
Train
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Bacalar to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain Chetumal
4h 52m
$390–1,730
Drive 273.2 km
1. Drive from Bacalar to Playa del Carmencar 273.2 km
3h 54m
$487–704
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bacalar to Playa del Carmentaxi 273.2 km
3h 54m
$1,500–1,900
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmenshuttle
3h 40m
$3,900–20,000
Bus via Felipe Carrillo Puerto
1. Take the bus from Bacalar to Felipe Carrillo Puertobus
2. Take the bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Playa del Carmenbus Merida / ...
5h 50m
$315–425

Bacalar to Playa del Carmen by bus

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Bacalar, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

ADO operates a bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen Alterna every 2 hours. Tickets cost $550–850 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Autobuses Mayab also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Bacalar to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen twice daily. Tickets cost $360–1,700 and the journey takes 3h 47m.

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