The distance between Cancún and Isla Mujeres is around 17km (11 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 30min.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Cancún to Isla Mujeres by taxi and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isla Mujeres → Cancún if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
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There are several options for getting from Cancún to Isla Mujeres by taxi and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which costs around MX$545 ($26) and will take around 30min.
The distance between Cancún and Isla Mujeres is around 17km (11 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 15km (9 miles)
It takes around 30min to get from Cancún and Isla Mujeres by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cancún to Isla Mujeres is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 30min and will set you back approx MX$545 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Cancún and Isla Mujeres is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$545 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cancún and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 30min.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cancún and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 30min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cancún to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 30min.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cancún to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 30min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cancún to Isla Mujeres is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around MX$545 ($26).
Ultramar Ferry
The following major airports near Isla Mujeres offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.