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How to get fromCancún to San Carlosby plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Cancún to San Carlos by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane CUN - VLN
    2. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    11h 57m
    $439–791

  2. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane CUN - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    12h 8m
    $460–603

  3. Fly to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane CUN - BRM
    2. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    22h 42m

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,480.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Cancún to San Carlos. However, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, take the bus to Plaza Miranda, take the taxi to Terminal La Bandera, take the bus to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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