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How to get fromHolbox Island to Izamalby ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Holbox Island to Izamal by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Playa del Carmen Colectivosbus bus
    4h 42m
    $775–9,400

  2. Ferry, bus via Cancún

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cancún to Punta Maromabus bus
    5h 32m
    $701–906

  3. Ferry, bus via Gonzálo Guerrero

    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquila to Playa del Carmenbus bus Chiquila
    5h
    $4,805–22,560

Holbox Island to Izamal by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$775Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Holbox Island to Izamal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Holbox Island, Mexico and Izamal, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Holbox Island to Izamal. However, you can walk to Holbox, take the ferry to Chiquila, walk to Chiquilá, take the bus to Playa del Carmen Colectivos, walk to Playa del Carmen, then take the bus to Punta Maroma. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holbox Island to Punta Maroma via Holbox, Chiquila, Chiquila, Playa del Carmen, Gonzálo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, and Playa del Carmen in around 5h.

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