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How to get fromCancún to Punta Surby bus, ferry, taxi, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cancún to Punta Sur by bus, ferry, taxi, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turísticabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Cozumel to Punta Surtaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $1,270–2,065

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cancún to Calicacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Punta Venado - Calica to Cozumelcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cozumel to Punta Surcar car
    2h 29m
    $1,120–1,212

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Cozumel to Punta Surtaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    $1,432–2,695

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cancún to Punta Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Punta Sur, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Cancún to Punta Sur. However, you can take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística, walk to Playa del Carmen, take the ferry to Cozumel, then take the taxi to Punta Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen, walk to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen, take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna, walk to Playa del Carmen, take the ferry to Cozumel, then take the taxi to Punta Sur.

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