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How to get fromSan Juan to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Juan to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SJU - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    9h 27m
    $5,186–11,864

  2. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane SJU - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    12h 32m
    $3,381–11,574

  3. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane SJU - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    13h 9m
    $4,246–13,364

  4. Fly Isla Grande Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Isla Grande Airport (SIG) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SIG - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    10h 40m
    $3,394–14,726

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,279.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from San Juan to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) airport, fly to Cozumel International Airport (CZM), walk to Cozumel Airport, take the shuttle to Cozumel, walk to Cozumel, then take the ferry to Playa del Carmen.

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