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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Boca Pailaby train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Boca Paila by train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulumtrain train Cancún
    2. Take the taxi from Estación Tren Maya Tulum to Boca Pailataxi taxi
    1h 25m
    $1,293–2,311

  2. Drive 82.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Boca Pailacar car 82.3 km
    1h 15m
    $146–211

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus Playa del Carmen
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Boca Pailataxi taxi
    1h 30m
    $1,060–1,275

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chiquilá to Boca Pailashuttle bus
    6h 45m
    $3,100–53,809

  5. Bus, taxi via Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Boca Pailataxi taxi
    1h 50m
    $1,044–1,471

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 84.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Playa del Carmen to Boca Paila. However, you can take the train to Estación Tren Maya Tulum then take the taxi to Boca Paila. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum then take the taxi to Boca Paila.

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