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

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Petén is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Petén is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 47m and costs $410 - $1,000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Playa del Carmen to Petén. However, there are services departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at Flores via Bacalar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Petén?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Petén is 650 km. The road distance is 648.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Petén without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $80 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Playa del Carmen to Petén, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Playa del Carmen to Petén?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Petén is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Petén bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Playa del Carmen and Petén?

Petén is 1h behind Playa del Carmen. It is currently 2:24 AM in Playa del Carmen and 1:24 AM in Petén.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Petén?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Petén is 648 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Petén.

Where can I stay near Petén?

There are 142+ hotels available in Petén.

Playa del Carmen to Petén - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Bacalarbus
2. Take the bus from Bacalar to Floresbus Flores
11h 53m
$82–464
Drive 648.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to San Benitocar 648.4 km
10h 54m
$79–113
Fly to Mundo Maya Airport
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane CUN - FRS
8h 35m
$248–557
Shuttle, Tour
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Belize Cityshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Floresshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Floresshuttle
21h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain Cancún
2. Take the bus from Chetumal to Floresbus Chetumal
12h 39m
$89–504
Fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane CUN - BZE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle
7h 47m
$414–974

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 649.5 km
Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Petén, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to San Benito via Bacalar and Flores in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Volaris, and TAG Airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) twice daily.

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