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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Acapulcoby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Acapulco by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Cancún International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)plane plane CUN - ACA
    6h 34m
    $3,713–13,192

  2. Bus via Mexico City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Orientebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Acapulco Costerabus bus
    30h 51m
    $2,731–5,467

  3. Drive 1,856.6 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Acapulcocar car 1,856.6 km
    21h 41m
    $3,308–4,779

  4. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)plane plane TQO - ACA
    7h 43m
    $3,910–10,742

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Córdobabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Córdoba to Acapulco Costerabus bus
    31h 13m
    $2,846–5,488

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Puebla Capubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Central de Autobuses Papagayobus bus
    31h 46m
    $3,246–5,749

Playa del Carmen to Acapulco by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration30h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,731Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Acapulco Costera via Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente, San Lázaro, Pino Suárez, Tasqueña, and Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña in around 30h 51m.

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