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How to get fromPhoenix to Cancúnby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Cancún by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane PHX - CUN
    6h 58m
    $1,835–8,120

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central ACN to Córdobabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Córdoba to Cancúnbus bus
    2d 14h
    $5,278–9,803

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Monterreybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterrey to Cárdenasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Catazajábus bus
    6. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    2d 21h
    $15,077–26,152

  4. Drive  3,920.9 km

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Cancúncar car 3,920.9 km
    45h 48m
    $8,192–11,832

  5. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    2d 23h
    $4,382–9,266

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Guasavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guasave to Tonalábus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tonalá to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    3d 11h
    $5,491–8,257

Phoenix to Cancún by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$4,382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,839.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Cancún, Mexico?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Cancún via Terminal Tlaquepaque, Central ACN, and Córdoba in around 2d 14h.

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