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

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There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SCL - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    12h 31m
    $5,589–8,639

  2. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane SCL - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    17h 57m
    $5,284–19,849

  3. Fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane SCL - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    18h 35m
    $6,149–20,139

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,192Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,367 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Santiago to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the bus to Estación de Buses Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez, walk to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) 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 bus to Estación de Buses Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez, walk to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) 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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