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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen is to bus which costs $280 - $490 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen is to shuttle which takes 3h 34m and costs $4100 - $21000.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Maya and Playa del Carmen?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from Mahahual Centro and arriving at Playa del Carmen via Limones and Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between Costa Maya and Playa del Carmen is 285 km. The road distance is 284.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $280 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.

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

Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Autobuses Caribe, depart from Mahahual Centro station.

Where does the Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Autobuses Caribe, arrive at Limones station.

Can I drive from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen.

Where can I stay near Playa del Carmen?

There are 2209+ hotels available in Playa del Carmen.

Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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1. Take the bus from Mahahual Centro to Limonesbus
2. Take the bus from Limones to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmenbus
5h 16m
$282–488
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mahahual Centro to Limonesbus
2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Limones - Chacchoben to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain Chetumal
5h 52m
$372–1,778
Drive 284.4 km
1. Drive from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmencar 284.4 km
4h 11m
$503–726
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mahahual to Playa del Carmenshuttle
3h 34m
$4,100–21,000

Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen by foot and bus

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5h 16mAverage Duration

$282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.9 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Costa Maya, Mexico and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

You can take a vehicle from Costa Maya to Playa del Carmen via Mahahual Centro, Limones, and Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum in around 5h 16m.

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