What is the cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is to bus via Felipe Carrillo Puerto which costs $290 - $400 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is to shuttle which takes 3h 40m and costs $3900 - $20000.

Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Bacalar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna and arriving at Bacalar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Playa del Carmen and Bacalar?

No, there is no direct train from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar. However, there are services departing from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Bacalar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Bacalar is 274 km. The road distance is 273.9 km.

How do I travel from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar without a car?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $290 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

The bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Playa del Carmen to Bacalar bus from?

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna station.

Where do I catch the Playa del Carmen to Bacalar train from?

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen station.

Train or bus from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $290 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $1800 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Bacalar bus arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Bacalar station.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Bacalar train arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Bacalar station.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar.

How do I get a bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

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Where can I stay near Bacalar?

There are 375+ hotels available in Bacalar.

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar by bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalarbus
4h 10m
$290–850
Train
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Bacalartrain Cancún
4h 52m
$390–1,732
Drive 273.9 km
1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Bacalarcar 273.9 km
3h 55m
$488–705
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Playa del Carmen to Bacalartaxi 273.9 km
3h 55m
$1,500–1,900
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Bacalarshuttle
3h 40m
$3,900–20,000
Bus via Felipe Carrillo Puerto
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Felipe Carrillo Puertobus Cancun
2. Take the bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Bacalarbus
4h 55m
$294–400

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar by bus

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Distance: 274.4 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Bacalar, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?

ADO operates a bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar every 2 hours. Tickets cost $550–850 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Bacalar twice daily. Tickets cost $360–1,700 and the journey takes 3h 47m.

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