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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Riviera Mayaby taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Riviera Maya by taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Playa del Carmen to Riviera Mayataxi taxi 21.6 km
    20 min
    $2,400–2,900
  2. Shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Aventurasshuttle bus Playa del Carmen
    16 min
    $28–1,500
  3. Drive 21.6 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Riviera Mayacar car 21.6 km
    20 min
    $39–56

Playa del Carmen to Riviera Maya by shuttle

Calendar630Weekly Shuttles
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Riviera Maya, Mexico?

Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río operates a shuttle from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Aventuras every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $290–1,500 and the journey takes 16 min. Servicio Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen also services this route every 30 minutes.

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