Bus Tickets from Cancún to Playa del Carmen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cancún
    Departure location: ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
    Operated by: AUAU
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cancún
    Departure location: Aeropuerto CUN
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Hotel Cielo, Boutique In Playa Del Carmen
    Operated by: Sun Beach TravelSun Beach Travel
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cancún
    Departure location: ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Turistica
    Operated by: ADOADO
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cancún
    Departure location: ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Turistica
    Operated by: ADO ConectaADO Conecta
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cancún
    Departure location: ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
    Operated by: AUAU
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cancún to Playa del Carmen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$15
Average bus trip duration1h 30m
Number of daily buses182
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance32 miles (51 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Cancún to Playa del Carmen Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
$5
04/23
$5
Today
$5
04/25
$5
04/26
$5
04/27
$5
04/28
$5
04/29
$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cancún to Playa del Carmen was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cancún to Playa del Carmen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $79 for a bus ticket from Cancún to Playa del Carmen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-04-25.

Usually Sun Beach Travel 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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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cancún to Playa del Carmen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cancún to Playa del Carmen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmen

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