How to get fromMonterrey to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, bus, car, ferry, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 10 ways to get from Monterrey to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, bus, car, ferry, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Monterrey International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane MTY - CUN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle
5h 50m
$1,650–4,934
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Acayucanbus
2. Take the bus from Acayucan to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmenbus
29h 8m
$1,591–2,050
Drive 2,214.3 km
1. Drive from Monterrey to Playa del Carmencar 2,214.3 km
27h 53m
$3,939–5,690
Fly Monterrey International Airport to Cozumel International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane MTY - CZM
2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry
5h 49m
$4,045–8,844
Fly Monterrey International Airport to Tulum International Airport, train
1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane MTY - TQO
2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain
6h 23m
$2,510–6,834
Tour to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterrey to Desert Museumshuttle
2. Fly from Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane SLW - CUN
3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle
6h 32m
$3,990–10,830
Fly Monterrey International Airport to Mérida International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane MTY - MID
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mérida to Playa del Carmenshuttle
8h 26m
$5,194–23,608
Bus, taxi, train
1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Acayucanbus
2. Take the bus from Acayucan to Buena Vistabus
3. Take the taxi from Buena Vista to Estación Tren Maya Palenquetaxi
4. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain
5. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain
34h 9m
$3,011–7,220
Bus via Veracruz
1. Take the bus from Monterrey - Centro to Veracruzbus
2. Take the bus from Veracruz to Playa del Carmen Alternabus
37h 5m
$3,311–6,163
Bus via Plan de Ayala
1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Poza Ricabus
2. Take the bus from Poza Rica to Veracruzbus
3. Take the bus from Veracruz to Playa del Carmen Alternabus
40h 25m
$3,538–6,209

Monterrey to Playa del Carmen by bus

7Weekly Buses

37h 5mAverage Duration

$3,311Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Monterrey to Playa del Carmen.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,540.2 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Monterrey to Playa del Carmen via Acayucan and Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum in around 29h 8m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers

Playa del Carmen, Mexico(opens in a new window)

Playa del Carmen, known colloquially as 'Playa', is a resort city located along the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Solidaridad. As of 2020, the city's population was just over 300,000 people, a small yet thriving portion of which are foreign immigrants. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Playa del Carmen

Xcaret Park(Opens in a new window)

Xcaret Park is a privately owned and operated theme park, resort and self-described ecotourism development located in the Riviera Maya, a portion of the Caribbean coastline of Mexico's state of Quintana Roo. It is part of Xcaret Experiencias Group which also owns the Xplor Park, Xel-Ha Park, and Xenses Park; as well as the Xichen, Xenotes, Xavage and Xoximilco tours and activities. It is situated approximately 75 km south of Cancún, and 6.5 km south of the nearest large settlement Playa del Carmen along Highway 307. It is named after the nearby archaeological site Xcaret, a settlement constructed by the pre-Columbian Maya some of whose structures lie within the boundaries of the park's 81 ha of land holdings.

Xplor Park(Opens in a new window)

Xplor Park is a privately owned and operated theme park located in the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The park's signature offering is its ziplines, and it is one of the most-visited zipline attraction in the world. The park's attractions are built into the landscape of the Yucatán Peninsula and bring visitors into natural caves, rivers and cenotes.

Places to stay in Playa del Carmen

Royal Hideaway Playacar All-Inclusive Adults Only Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen All Inclusive - Adults Only(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

The Elements Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Monterrey to Playa del Carmen easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Monterrey to Playa del Carmen right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.