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How to get fromCancún to Montego Bayby train, plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cancún to Montego Bay by train, plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Sangster International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)plane plane TQO - MBJ
    25h 35m
    $288–1,224

  2. Fly Cancún International Airport to Ian Fleming International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ)plane plane CUN - OCJ
    2. Take the bus from Ocho Rios to Montego Baybus bus
    23h 13m
    $130–530

  3. Shuttle, ferry to Cozumel International Airport, fly to Sangster International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    2. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    3. Fly from Cozumel International Airport (CZM) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)plane plane CZM - MBJ
    25h 15m
    $287–1,440

  4. Fly Cancún International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)plane plane CUN - KIN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingston - Bob Marley Museum to Montego Bayshuttle bus
    11h 50m
    $699–2,542

  5. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Norman Manley International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)plane plane TQO - KIN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kingston - Bob Marley Museum to Montego Bayshuttle bus
    28h 1m
    $555–1,309

Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration22h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,172.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 35m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Montego Bay, Jamaica?

There is no direct connection from Cancún to Montego Bay. However, you can take the train to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto, take the taxi to Tulum International Airport (TQO) airport, then fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ). Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen, walk to Playa del Carmen, take the ferry to Cozumel, walk to Cozumel, take the shuttle to Cozumel Airport, walk to Cozumel International Airport (CZM) airport, then fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

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