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How to get fromNew York to Isla Mujeresby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Isla Mujeres by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cancún International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane EWR - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    9h 3m
    $5,914–14,705

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancún International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane JFK - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    9h 12m
    $2,582–10,041

  3. Fly Laguardia Airport to Cancún International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane LGA - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    11h 2m
    $3,228–13,403

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane PHL - CUN
    3. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    10h 29m
    $3,355–23,270

  5. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane ISP - CUN
    3. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    12h 5m
    $3,495–14,752

  6. Fly Westchester County Airport to Cancún International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane HPN - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    12h 52m
    $4,340–18,526

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cozumel International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane EWR - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    13h 52m
    $3,979–16,227

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Cozumel International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane LGA - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    14h 25m
    $4,393–18,925

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,561.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from New York to Isla Mujeres. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres.

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