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How to get fromMontego Bay to Playa del Carmenby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Montego Bay to Playa del Carmen by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane MBJ - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    22h
    $3,747–16,731

  2. Fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane MBJ - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    22h 25m
    $4,629–17,921

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration22h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 992.8 km
  • Duration: 22h

What companies run services between Montego Bay, Jamaica and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Montego Bay to Playa del Carmen. However, you can fly to Cozumel International Airport (CZM), walk to Cozumel Airport, take the shuttle to Cozumel, walk to Cozumel, then take the ferry to Playa del Carmen. Alternatively, you can fly to Tulum International Airport (TQO), take the taxi to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto, then take the train to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen.

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