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How to get fromWalt Disney World to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Walt Disney World to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Fly Orlando to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane MCO - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    7h 52m
    $4,518–10,668

  2. Fly Orlando to Tulum International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane MCO - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    10h 26m
    $2,578–9,668

  3. Drive 4,278.1 km

    1. Drive from Walt Disney World to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmencar car 4,278.1 km
    2d 1h
    $8,208–11,855

  4. Train to Tampa, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane TPA - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    11h 4m
    $9,075–15,091

  5. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane FLL - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    9h 52m
    $7,377–16,000

Orlando (MCO) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$904Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,103.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Walt Disney World, FL, USA and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Walt Disney World to Playa del Carmen. However, you can walk to Topiary Ln & World Dr, take the line 300 bus to E Buena Vista Dr & Bonnet Creek Pkwy, take the line 311 bus to Orlando International Airport, walk to Orlando (MCO) 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 drive from Walt Disney World to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen in around 2d 1h.

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