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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Ambergris Cayeby train, ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Ambergris Caye by train, ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain train Cancún
    2. Take the ferry from Chetumal Terminal Marítima to San Pedro Terminalferry ferry Chetumal
    7h 10m
    $84–193

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Bacalarbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chetumal Terminal Marítima to San Pedro Terminalferry ferry Chetumal
    8h 43m
    $96–160

  3. Fly from Cancún International Airport

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR)plane plane CUN - SPR
    5h 53m
    $499–901

  4. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Bacalarshuttle bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chetumal Terminal Marítima to San Pedroferry ferry
    9h 18m
    $297–1,280

  5. Train to Corozal Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Corozal Airport (CZH) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR)plane plane CZH - SPR
    6h 25m
    $108–279

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa del Carmen to Ambergris Caye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Ambergris Caye, Belize?

Tropic Air flies from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR) 4 times a day.

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