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How to get fromRiviera Maya to Ambergris Cayeby train, ferry, bus, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Ambergris Caye by train, ferry, bus, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain train Cancún
    2. Take the ferry from Chetumal Terminal Marítima to San Pedro Terminalferry ferry Chetumal
    7h 38m
    $280–429

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalarbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chetumal Terminal Marítima to San Pedro Terminalferry ferry Chetumal
    9h 11m
    $94–156

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR)plane plane CUN - SPR
    5h 57m
    $491–763

  4. Bus, ferry via Xel Há

    1. Take the bus from Xel-Há to Bacalarbus bus Cancun
    2. Take the ferry from Chetumal Terminal Marítima to San Pedroferry ferry
    10h 35m
    $99–250

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riviera Maya to Ambergris Caye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Riviera Maya, Mexico and Ambergris Caye, Belize?

There is no direct connection from Riviera Maya to Ambergris Caye. However, you can take the taxi to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen, take the train to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto, drive to Chetumal Terminal Marítima, take the ferry to San Pedro Terminal, then drive to Ambergris Caye. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Puerto Aventuras to Ambergris Caye via Xpu-Há, Xpu-Há, Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum, Bacalar, Chetumal, Chetumal Terminal Marítima, and San Pedro Terminal in around 9h 11m.

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