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How to get fromHolbox Island to Playa del Carmenby ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Holbox Island to Playa del Carmen by ferry or bus

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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 Chiquila
    3h 33m
    $4,721–22,341
  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turísticabus bus
    3h 42m
    $621–841
  3. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Playa del Carmen Colectivosbus bus
    3h 52m
    $721–9,341

Holbox Island to Playa del Carmen by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,721Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holbox Island, Mexico and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Holbox Island to Playa del Carmen. However, you can walk to Holbox, take the ferry to Chiquila, walk to Chiquila, then take the bus to Playa del Carmen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holbox Island to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística via Holbox, Chiquila, and Chiquilá in around 3h 42m.

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