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How to get fromRiviera Maya to Cancúnby taxi, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Cancún by taxi, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Riviera Maya to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train Chetumal
    1h 18m
    $3,502–4,826

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Vía Chetumal / ...
    2h 9m
    $139–632

  3. Drive 91.2 km

    1. Drive from Riviera Maya to Cancúncar car 91.2 km
    1h 23m
    $162–233

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancúnbus bus
    2h 11m
    $358–1,550

Riviera Maya to Cancún by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar448Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 76.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Riviera Maya, Mexico and Cancún, Mexico?

Playa Express operates a bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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