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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    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
    $880–1,157

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Drive from Tulipan to Chiquilacar car
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    3h 55m
    $802–1,029

  3. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 19m
    $2,550–39,667

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$880Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Isla Mujeres to Holbox Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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 Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas R, take the bus to Famsa, walk to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún, take the bus 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, Niños Héroes, Tulipan, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 3h 55m.

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