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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. | ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro | Cheapest | |||||
 | Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. | Cancun Airport T4 | Fastest | |||||
| Turistica | ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro | No tags | |||||
 | Turistica | ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro | No tags | |||||
| Turistica | ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$6 - $59 | Average Duration1h 10m | 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$4 - $6 | Average Duration50m | 2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Playa del Carmen to CancúnAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cancún. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Playa del Carmen to Cancún: Trip Overview
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Playa del Carmen to Cancún Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $5 to $20 for a bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Cancún based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-10-13.
Usually ADO GL will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Playa del Carmen to Cancún.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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Popular Buses Connecting Playa del Carmen
Buses Leaving from Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Xcaret
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Chichén-Itzá
- Playa del Carmen - Bacalar
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Mérida
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- Playa del Carmen - Chiquilá
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Valladolid
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Puerto Morelos
- Playa del Carmen - Mexico City
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Mahahual
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Palenque
- Playa del Carmen - San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Puebla
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Akumal
- Playa del Carmen - Tizimín
Buses Going to Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Tulum to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Mérida - Playa del Carmen
- Chetumal - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Chichén-Itzá to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Villahermosa - Playa del Carmen
- Valladolid - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Chiquilá to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Bacalar - Playa del Carmen
- Xcaret - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Palenque - Playa del Carmen
- San Cristóbal de las Casas - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Mahahual to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Felipe Carrillo Puerto - Playa del Carmen
Popular Buses Connecting Cancún
Buses Leaving from Cancún
- Bus from Cancún to Xcaret
- Bus Cancún - Chichén-Itzá
- Cancún - Mexico City
- Bus from Cancún to Valladolid
- Bus Cancún - Veracruz
- Cancún - Bacalar
- Bus from Cancún to Chetumal
- Bus Cancún - Puerto Morelos
- Cancún - Campeche
- Bus from Cancún to San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Bus Cancún - Palenque
- Cancún - Mahahual
- Bus from Cancún to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
- Bus Cancún - Puebla
- Cancún - Villahermosa
Buses Going to Cancún
- Bus from Xcaret to Cancún
- Bus Mexico City - Cancún
- Bacalar - Cancún
- Bus from Valladolid to Cancún
- Bus Villahermosa - Cancún
- Guadalajara - Cancún
- Bus from Chetumal to Cancún
- Bus Chichén-Itzá - Cancún
- San Cristóbal de las Casas - Cancún
- Bus from Palenque to Cancún
- Bus Tapachula - Cancún
- Campeche - Cancún
- Bus from Puerto Morelos to Cancún
- Bus Mahahual - Cancún
- Ciudad Juarez - Cancún
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca
- Bus Tulum - Cancún
- Cancún - Mérida
- Bus from Mérida to Cancún
- Bus Cancún - Chiquilá
- Playa del Carmen - Cancún
- Bus from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende
- Bus Chiquilá - Cancún
- Guadalajara - Puerto Vallarta
- Bus from Puebla to Oaxaca
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Tulum
- Oaxaca - San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Bus from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido
- Bus Puebla - Mexico City
- Puerto Escondido - Mexico City