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How to get fromMérida to Isla Mujeresby bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Mérida to Isla Mujeres by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Kingabaloula Forest

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merida to Cancunbus bus Mérida a Cancún
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    5h 52m
    $7,199–55,243

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Vía Mérida
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    7h 8m
    $501–1,518

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train Mérida / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    6h 54m
    $659–3,777

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Mérida to Punta Samcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujerescarferry car ferry Punta Sam
    4h 20m
    $1,082–1,331

Mérida to Isla Mujeres by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$659Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 333.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Mérida, Mexico and Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Mérida to Isla Mujeres. However, you can take the bus to Cancun, walk to Kingabaloula Forest, take the bus to RIU Palace, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Isla Mujeres via Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto, Estación Tren Maya Cancún, Terminal ADO Cancún, Farmacias Similares, Playa Tortugas, and Playa Tortugas in around 6h 54m.

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