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How to get fromPlaya Mujeres to Holbox Islandby bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Playa Mujeres to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    3h 39m
    $998–1,251

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Av Isla Saona to Chiquilacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    2h 58m
    $1,119–1,368

  3. Car ferry, ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the carferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujerescarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Puerto Juárezferry ferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 19m
    $2,917–40,182

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa Mujeres to Holbox Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Playa Mujeres, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Playa Mujeres to Holbox Island. However, you can take the taxi to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún, take the bus to Chiquilá, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Playa Mujeres to Holbox Island via Isla Jamaica, Av Isla Saona, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 2h 58m.

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