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How to get fromPetén to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Petén to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane FRS - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    6h 11m
    $4,025–6,410

  2. Drive 647.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Benito to Playa del Carmencar car 647.8 km
    10h 52m
    $1,325–1,913

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flores to Bacalarbus bus Flores
    2. Take the bus from Bacalar to Playa del Carmen Alternabus bus
    11h 28m
    $1,360–7,933

  4. Tour, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Floresshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Belize Cityshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    20h 30m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Flores to Chetumalbus bus Chetumal
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train Chetumal
    12h 37m
    $1,480–8,923

Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,246Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Petén to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 621.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Benito to Playa del Carmen Alterna via Flores and Bacalar in around 11h 28m.

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