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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Isla Mujeresby bus, ferry, taxi, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres by bus, ferry, taxi, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Famsa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Vía Chetumal / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    3h 3m
    $350–917

  2. Bus, ferry via Playa del Carmen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancúnbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    3h 23m
    $291–400

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Playa del Carmen to Punta Samtaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujerescarferry car ferry Punta Sam
    1h 56m
    $2,674–3,066

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Vía Chetumal / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    3h 3m
    $348–914

Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres by bus and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún, walk to Famsa, take the bus to Playa Tortugas R, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Punta Sam then take the car ferry to Isla Mujeres.

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