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How to get fromRiviera Maya to Bacalarby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Bacalar by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalarbus bus
    4h 48m
    $277–779

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Bacalartrain train Cancún
    5h 19m
    $3,712–5,656

  3. Drive 252.9 km

    1. Drive from Riviera Maya to Bacalarcar car 252.9 km
    3h 37m
    $451–651

  4. Bus via Xel Há

    1. Take the bus from Xel-Há to Bacalarbus bus Cancun
    5h 12m
    $624–2,121

Riviera Maya to Bacalar by shuttle and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Riviera Maya, Mexico and Bacalar, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?

ADO operates a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar hourly. Tickets cost $460–700 and the journey takes 3h. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Bacalar twice daily. Tickets cost $360–1,700 and the journey takes 3h 47m.

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