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How to get fromRiviera Maya to Playa del Carmenby taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Playa del Carmen by taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Riviera Maya to Playa del Carmentaxi taxi 21.7 km
    20 min
    $2,400–2,900
  2. Shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus Tulum
    22 min
    $28–1,500
  3. Drive 21.7 km

    1. Drive from Riviera Maya to Playa del Carmencar car 21.7 km
    20 min
    $39–56

Riviera Maya to Playa del Carmen by shuttle

Calendar1043Weekly Shuttles
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riviera Maya, Mexico and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río operates a shuttle from Puerto Aventuras to Playa del Carmen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $290–1,500 and the journey takes 22 min. Servicio Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen also services this route every 15 minutes.

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