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How to get fromKey West to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, car, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Key West to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane EYW - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    5h 48m
    $1,696–6,232

  2. Drive 4,866.3 km

    1. Drive from Key West to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmencar car 4,866.3 km
    2d 9h
    $9,395–13,570

  3. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane EYW - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    6h 3m
    $1,841–8,542

  4. Fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane EYW - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    6h 40m
    $2,706–9,332

Key West International Airport (EYW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$954Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Key West, FL, USA and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Key West to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the taxi to Key West International Airport (EYW) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Key West to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen in around 2d 9h.

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