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How to get fromYucatán to Isla Mujeresby bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Yucatán to Isla Mujeres by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Kingabaloula Forest

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merida to Cancunbus bus Mérida a Cancún
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    5h 52m
    $7,209–55,322

  2. Bus, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mérida Terminal Noreste to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    9h 44m
    $442–884

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train Mérida / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    7h 7m
    $836–3,997

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Mérida to Punta Samcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujerescarferry car ferry Punta Sam
    4h 20m
    $1,082–1,332

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Vía Mérida
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    7h 8m
    $501–1,518

Yucatán to Isla Mujeres by bus and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Yucatán, Mexico and Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Yucatán to Isla Mujeres. However, you can take the bus to Cancun, walk to Kingabaloula Forest, take the bus to RIU Palace, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mérida to Isla Mujeres via Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya, Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto, Estación Tren Maya Cancún, Terminal ADO Cancún, Famsa, Playa Tortugas R, and Playa Tortugas in around 7h 7m.

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