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How to get fromRiviera Maya to Holbox Islandby bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry via Chiquila

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilabus bus Playa del Carmen a Chiquila
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    3h 17m
    $7,239–25,327

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 55m
    $749–9,382

  3. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    2h 45m
    $2,406–39,152

Riviera Maya to Holbox Island by shuttle, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$749Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Riviera Maya, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Riviera Maya to Holbox Island. However, you can take the taxi to Playa del Carmen, take the bus to Chiquila, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Puerto Aventuras to Holbox Island via Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 2h 45m.

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