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

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tampa is to train and fly which costs $170 - $750 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tampa is to fly and line 10 bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $500 - $1,000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Playa del Carmen to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at Not A Stop - Brandon Mall Staging Area via Villahermosa, Central de Autobuses de Reynosa, McAllen Central Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Tampa?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Tampa is 597 miles. The road distance is 2659.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $450 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Playa del Carmen to Tampa, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Tampa bus arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Tampa bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Villahermosa station.

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

Tampa is 1h ahead of Playa del Carmen. It is currently 2:43 AM in Playa del Carmen and 3:43 AM in Tampa.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Tampa is 2660 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Playa del Carmen to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Tampa.

Playa del Carmen to Tampa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 10 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Tampa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Cancún International Airport, line 10 bus
best
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tampa (TPA)plane CUN - TPA
2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
5h 51m
$520–989
Train to Tulum International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain
2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Tampa (TPA)plane TQO - TPA
10h 32m
$174–725
Bus
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Villahermosabus 3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Villahermosa to Reynosabus
3. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus
2d 19h
$459–740
Drive 2,644.3 mi
1. Drive from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Tampacar 2,644.3 mi
2d 2h
$483–698
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Acayucanbus
2. Take the bus from Acayucan to Monterreybus
3. Take the bus from Monterrey Centro to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3d 4h
$431–768
Bus via Mexico City
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nuevo Laredobus
3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus
3d 4h
$477–852

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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Distance: 593.5 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Tampa, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Tampa via Villahermosa, Central de Autobuses de Reynosa, McAllen Central Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Ruskin, US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd, and Not A Stop - Brandon Mall Staging Area in around 2d 19h.

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