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How to get fromIzamal to Holbox Islandby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 46m
    $775–9,409

  2. Bus, ferry via Cancún

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Punta Maroma to Cancúnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 34m
    $700–912

  3. Bus, ferry via Gonzálo Guerrero

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilabus bus Playa del Carmen a Chiquila
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 3m
    $4,810–22,599

Izamal to Holbox Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$775Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Izamal to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Playa del Carmen, walk to Playa del Carmen Colectivos, take the bus to Chiquilá, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Punta Maroma to Holbox Island via Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Gonzálo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, Chiquila, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 5h 3m.

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