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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to La Pazby plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to La Paz by plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Cancún International Airport to La Paz International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Paz International Airport (LAP)plane plane CUN - LAP
    7h 19m
    $2,793–10,365

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Puebla Capubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to Los Mochisbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Topolobampo to La Pazcarferry car ferry
    2d 19h
    $3,806–8,549

  3. Drive 5,396.6 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to La Pazcar car 5,396.6 km
    2d 20h
    $9,550–13,794

  4. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to La Paz International Airport

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to La Paz International Airport (LAP)plane plane TQO - LAP
    8h 23m
    $3,790–9,942

  5. Fly Cancún International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane CUN - SJD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José del Cabo Airport to La Pazshuttle bus
    9h 5m
    $10,883–17,685

  6. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Los Cabos International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane TQO - SJD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José del Cabo Airport to La Pazshuttle bus
    10h 54m
    $11,480–17,262

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Paz International Airport (LAP) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,499.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and La Paz, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and Aeroméxico fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Paz International Airport (LAP) every 4 hours.

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