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How to get fromIsla Mujeres to Holbox Islandby ferry, shuttle, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Caracolferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 22m
    $1,100–4,046

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 9m
    $890–1,157

  3. Ferry, bus via Kabah

    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cancun to Chiquilabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 51m
    $5,550–28,667

Isla Mujeres to Holbox Island by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$890Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Isla Mujeres, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Isla Mujeres to Holbox Island. However, you can take the ferry to Playa Caracol, walk to Plaza La Fiesta, take the bus to Plaza La Isla, walk to Plaza Fiesta Zona Hotelera Cancún, take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 3, walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Chiquilá, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Isla Mujeres to Holbox Island via Playa Tortugas, Playa Tortugas R, Famsa, Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún, Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 5h 9m.

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