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How to get fromHolbox Island to Akumalby ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Holbox Island to Akumal by ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus via Chiquila

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquila to Playa del Carmenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Akumalbus bus
    5h 36m
    $5,281–25,426

  2. Ferry, bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turísticabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Akumalshuttle bus
    5h 37m
    $656–941

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Playa del Carmen Colectivosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Akumalbus bus
    5h 48m
    $781–10,426

Holbox Island to Akumal by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$5,281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Holbox Island, Mexico and Akumal, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Holbox Island to Akumal. However, you can walk to Holbox, take the ferry to Chiquila, walk to Chiquila, take the bus to Playa del Carmen, walk to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística, then take the bus to Akumal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holbox Island to Akumal via Holbox, Chiquila, Chiquilá, Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística, and Playa del Carmen in around 5h 37m.

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