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How to get fromCozumel to Cancúnby ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cozumel to Cancún by ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus via Playa del Carmen Alterna

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Vía Chetumal / ...
    2h 29m
    $538–1,374

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Xel Há
    2h 33m
    $503–1,324

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cozumel to Punta Venado - Calicacarferry car ferry Cozumel
    2. Drive from Calica to Cancúncar car
    2h 7m
    $1,087–1,165

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cozumel to Cancún.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Cozumel, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Cancún, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Cozumel to Cancún. However, you can take the taxi to Cozumel, take the ferry to Playa del Carmen, walk to Playa del Carmen Alterna, then take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cozumel to Cancún via Cozumel and Calica in around 2h 7m.

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