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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)plane plane CUN - TGZ
    4h 26m
    $1,813–7,813
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    16h 28m
    $1,085–1,430
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Palenquetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Palenque to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    20h 25m
    $1,587–5,550
  4. Drive  1,026.6 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Distrito Federalcar car 1,026.6 km
    14h 46m
    $2,599–3,755
  5. Bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus 2 / ...
    18h 3m
    $1,916–3,699
  6. Bus via 1a Poniente

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus Via Mérida / ...
    19h 27m
    $1,608–3,037

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,043Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Distrito Federal, Mexico?

Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Turismo y Excursiones Alianza operates a bus from Playa del Carmen to Tuxtla Gutiérrez once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,100 and the journey takes 16h.

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