How to travel from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres, Mexico
The distance between Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres by bus, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isla Mujeres → Playa del Carmen if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cancun then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration1h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$545($26)
Multiple operators
Bus to Ado, Ferry
Take the bus to Ado then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration2hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$480($23)
Multiple operators
Bus to Cancún, Ferry
Take the bus to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration2h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$440($21)
Multiple operators
Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration1h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMX$1,235($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres by bus, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$440 ($21) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,235 ($59).
The distance between Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx MX$1,235 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$440 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take the bus to Cancun then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Isla Mujeres is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take the bus to Cancun then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 1h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around MX$545 ($26).
Compare travel optionsbetween Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 1h 40m | MX$545($26) | every 4 hours | 94km (58 miles) |
Bus to Ado, Ferry | 2hrs | MX$480($23) | every 4 hours | 96km (60 miles) |
Bus to Cancún, Ferry | 2h 20m | MX$440($21) | every 4 hours | 97km (60 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry | 1h 30m | MX$1,235($59) | every 20 mins | 84km (52 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres
Bus companies
Autobuses Mayab
ADO
Autobuses Centro
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Playa Express
Ferry operators
Ultramar Ferry
Airports near Isla Mujeres
The following major airports near Isla Mujeres offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Isla Mujeres
Mérida International Airport (MID)
- Distance
- 306km (190 miles) from Isla Mujeres