How much is the bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

The cheapest bus tickets from Playa del Carmen to Cancún start from $6. The average price for this route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

The average bus trip duration from Playa del Carmen to Cancún is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 32 miles (51 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by ADO Aeropuerto .

Which bus companies service the Playa del Carmen to Cancún route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 147 buses available per day, including services from ADO Aeropuerto , ADO , ADO CONECTA , ADO GL , AU , OCC , Escalibur .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

The earliest bus departs from Playa del Carmen to Cancún at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

A bus trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 533 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Escalibur has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO Aeropuerto , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Playa del Carmen to Cancún from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Cancún on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40pm	Turistica	1h 20m	4:00pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	55m	3:30pm	Cancun Airport T4	Fastest
Bus	3:10pm	Turistica	1h 20m	4:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Turistica	2h 25m	8:15pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Turistica	1h 20m	5:00pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Cancún on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	10:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	Cheapest
Bus	3:10am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	55m	4:05am	Cancun Airport T4	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Turistica	1h 30m	10:40am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Turistica	2h 25m	8:15pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	11:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Cancún on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	10:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	Cheapest
Bus	3:10am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	55m	4:05am	Cancun Airport T4	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Turistica	1h 30m	10:40am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Turistica	2h 25m	8:15pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	11:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Cancún on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	10:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	Cheapest
Bus	3:10am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	55m	4:05am	Cancun Airport T4	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Turistica	1h 30m	10:40am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Turistica	2h 25m	8:15pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	11:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Cancún on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	10:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	Cheapest
Bus	3:10am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	55m	4:05am	Cancun Airport T4	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Turistica	1h 30m	10:40am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Turistica	2h 25m	8:15pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	11:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Cancún on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	10:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	Cheapest
Bus	3:10am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	55m	4:05am	Cancun Airport T4	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Turistica	1h 30m	10:40am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Turistica	2h 25m	8:15pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 55m	2:00pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Cancún on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 15m	8:55am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	Cheapest
Bus	3:10am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	55m	4:05am	Cancun Airport T4	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Turistica	1h 20m	10:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Turistica	2h 25m	8:15pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 55m	6:10am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Playa del Carmen to Cancún

We recommend carpooling

Among 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 $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

32 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $62	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $6	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Playa del Carmen and Cancún?

Stops in Playa del Carmen

A
Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
Playa del Carmen Alterna , 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte., Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QROO, Mexico
Visit page
B
Fairmont Mayakoba Hotel
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
C
Mimi del Mar Hotel
Calle 2 Nte 1, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
D
Thompson Hotel
Calle 12 Nte 251, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
E
Grand Hyatt Resort
Calle 26 Nte 286, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
F
Puerto Aventuras - Catalonia Riviera Maya
Avenida Xcacel Plano 2, Lote 1, Manzana 18, 77783 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico

Stops in Cancún

A
Cancun Airport
Visit page
B
Riu Dunamar Hotel
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
C
Cancun Westin Resort & Spa
Blvd. Kukulcan 20, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
D
Cancun Hard Rock Hotel
Blvd. Kukulcan Lt40-A, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
E
Cancun Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
F
ADO Lopez Portillo
Av. López Portillo 58, 94, 77515 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

Compare bus companies

ADO Aeropuerto

4/5537 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.1

Users have shared positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting the cleanliness of the buses and friendly staff. The trips are generally on time and comfortable, providing a smooth ride at a reasonable price. However, some users mentioned that loud audio from onboard movies was disruptive during their journey.

ADO Aeropuerto Playa del Carmen Cancún recent customer reviews

I bought a ticket to Cancun airport & the driver told me she is going to downtown Cancun. I ended up buying another ticket.

Elias S.

December 1, 2025

Just remember to add a little time to your trip as one can get caught in backed up traffic caused by a variety of reasons that can't be controlled by ADO

Randy M.

April 16, 2025

We bought the correct tickets to the Cancun Airport - Terminal 3, however, the e-tickets just said “Cancun” so the driver would not allow us on the bus. The line up was ridiculous to have the ticket corrected - so we had to take a taxi to the Cancun Airport.

Michelle M.

March 19, 2025

ADO

4/59,999 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Many users commend the ADO bus service for its cleanliness, comfort, and reliability. The buses are noted to be on time with strong air conditioning and comfortable seating. However, some travelers experienced issues with seat assignments being taken by others without resolution from staff. Additionally, navigating terminals can occasionally be challenging due to unclear boarding procedures or crowded conditions at peak times. Despite these minor concerns, overall satisfaction remains high among passengers who appreciate the affordable travel option provided by ADO.

ADO Playa del Carmen Cancún recent customer reviews

Excellent bus trip. We were at Playa del carmen Touristica for 30 min waiting in the whole time no toilets open - service sign up. Several people wanting to go

Caroline D.

January 17, 2025

I love the comfort of the reclining seats, the plugs to charge devices, the restroom facilities and onboard entertainment. I did not like that free WiFi was not working or available.

Christiane S.

December 30, 2024

Right on schedule, bus was clan and comfortable. Best value to travel through Mexico

Keir K.

July 20, 2024

ADO CONECTA

4/51,180 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.8

According to customer reviews, there are concerns about rude and dangerous driving by the bus driver, including near accidents. Additionally, some customers have reported issues with missed buses and late arrivals causing them to miss flights or purchase additional tickets. However, it should be noted that a few customers mentioned that late arrival due to rain was acceptable.

ADO Conecta Playa del Carmen Cancún recent customer reviews

This bus did not exist. I had to buy another ticket. I asked 4 times for help and was told everything was fine.

Charlene B.

February 7, 2025

Rude bus driver and driving very dangerously. Nearly crashed into a car when overtaking

Charlie M.

July 18, 2022

The Centro bus was never called so it was not known to me where the bus was loading. I was informed that it left and I had to buy another ticket. Another couple had the same experience. As it was a small bus and parked beyond the big buses, I had no idea it was there. It wasn't on the board or called out by the lead bus man

Sheila R.

April 27, 2022

ADO GL

4/5939 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.7

AU

4/5874 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

OCC

3.5/51,293 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Escalibur

1/56 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi2.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Playa del Carmen to Cancún by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
The cheapest bus tickets from Playa del Carmen to Cancún start from $6. The average price for this route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
The average bus trip duration from Playa del Carmen to Cancún is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 32 miles (51 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by ADO Aeropuerto.
Which bus companies service the Playa del Carmen to Cancún route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 147 buses available per day, including services from ADO Aeropuerto, ADO, ADO CONECTA, ADO GL, AU, OCC, Escalibur.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
The earliest bus departs from Playa del Carmen to Cancún at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
A bus trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 533 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Escalibur has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO Aeropuerto, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/05

$7

12/06

$7

Today

$7

12/08

$7

12/09

$7

12/10

$7

12/11

$7

12/12

$7

The cheapest trip from Playa del Carmen to Cancún was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $7

To 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 $7 to $21 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 $7 which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually ADO Aeropuerto 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.