The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Playa del Carmen is around 1,525km (947 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez to Playa del Carmen by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Playa del Carmen → Ciudad Juárez if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística.
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Take the bus to Acayucan then Tulum and then to Playa del Carmen.
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Take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Villahermosa Airport then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Playa del Carmen Airport.
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Drive to Playa del Carmen.
There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to Playa del Carmen by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,485 ($71) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,320 ($110).
The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Playa del Carmen is around 1,525km (947 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,287km (1,421 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ciudad Juárez and Playa del Carmen by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Playa del Carmen is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx MX$2,320 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and Playa del Carmen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,485 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and Playa del Carmen. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and Playa del Carmen. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to Playa del Carmen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey, Acayucan and Tulum. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Tours Acosta, Turismo y Excursiones Alianza, Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen, Turistab, ADO, Autobuses Unidos (AU) and Autobuses ATS run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and Playa del Carmen. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Juárez to Playa del Carmen. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Playa del Carmen is Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Playa del Carmen. Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) and Chetumal International Airport (CTM) (CTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Juárez and Playa del Carmen. The distance is around 2,253km (1,400 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Playa del Carmen is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around MX$2,320 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 35m | MX$2,320($110) | hourly | 1,525km (947 miles) |
Plane, Helicopter and Bus | 4h 35m | MX$13,360($640) | hourly | 1,603km (996 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 8h | MX$1,590($76) | once daily | 2,331km (1,449 miles) |
Bus via Coatzacoalcos | 1 day 11h | MX$2,300($110) | once daily | 2,322km (1,443 miles) |
Bus via Cárdenas | 1 day 12h | MX$1,485($71) | once daily | 2,361km (1,467 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter | 1 day 2h | MX$96,785($4,630) | once daily | 2,241km (1,392 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | MX$3,950($190) | on demand | 2,253km (1,400 miles) |
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Turistab
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Turismo y Excursiones Alianza
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
United Airlines
American Airlines
Holbox Collection
The following major airports near Playa del Carmen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.