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How to get fromTulum to Cozumelby bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tulum to Cozumel by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen Alternabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    2h 37m
    $479–1,321

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Tulum to Calicacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Venado - Calica to Cozumelcarferry car ferry Punta Venado
    1h 38m
    $1,048–1,101

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  • Distance: 89.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Cozumel, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Tulum to Cozumel. However, you can take the bus to Playa del Carmen Alterna, walk to Playa del Carmen, take the ferry to Cozumel, then take the taxi to Cozumel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tulum to Cozumel via Punta Venado - Calica and Cozumel in around 1h 38m.

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