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How to get fromRiviera Maya to Isla Mujeresby bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Isla Mujeres by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Foránea to Cancún Ruta 5bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    3h 5m
    $2,575–3,173

  2. Bus, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Xpu-Há to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Merida / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    4h 43m
    $357–501

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Riviera Maya to Punta Samcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujerescarferry car ferry Punta Sam
    2h 15m
    $694–772

  4. Shuttle, bus, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    4h 3m
    $369–954

  5. Bus, ferry via Playa del Carmen

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancúnbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    4h 5m
    $588–1,884

Riviera Maya to Isla Mujeres by shuttle, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 116 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Riviera Maya, Mexico and Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Riviera Maya to Isla Mujeres. However, you can take the taxi to Playa del Carmen Terminal Foránea, take the bus to Cancún Ruta 5, walk to Av. Tulúm - Av. Miguel Hidalgo, take the bus to RIU Palace, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Riviera Maya to Isla Mujeres via Punta Sam in around 2h 15m.

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