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How to get fromIsla Mujeres to Playa del Carmenby ferry, bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen by ferry, bus, car ferry, or taxi

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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 Playa del Carmen Terminal Turísticabus bus Cancún
    2h 17m
    $300–607

  2. Ferry, bus via Playa del Carmen

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmenbus bus
    2h 53m
    $290–397

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Isla Mujeres to Punta Samcarferry car ferry Isla Mujeres
    2. Take the taxi from Punta Sam to Playa del Carmentaxi taxi
    1h 56m
    $2,620–3,120

  4. Ferry, bus via Kabah

    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cancun to Playa del Carmenbus bus Cancún a Playa del Carmen
    2h 50m
    $3,730–13,317

Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen by ferry and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Isla Mujeres, Mexico and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen. 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, then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Punta Sam then take the taxi to Playa del Carmen.

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