How to travel from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen by ferry, bus and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Playa del Carmen → Isla Mujeres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Playa del Carmen.
- Duration2h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$440($21)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Playa del Carmen.
- Duration2h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$605($29)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Ave. Juárez.
- Duration2hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$480($23)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Playa del Carmen.
- Duration1h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$565($27)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Punta Sam then take a taxi to Playa del Carmen.
- Duration1h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMX$1,235($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen by ferry, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MX$440 ($21) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,235 ($59).
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx MX$1,235 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$440 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Punta Sam then take a taxi to Playa del Carmen. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Punta Sam then take a taxi to Playa del Carmen. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Playa del Carmen. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Playa del Carmen. instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around MX$440 ($21).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 2h 20m | MX$440($21) | every 4 hours | 125km (78 miles) |
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus | 2h 10m | MX$605($29) | every 4 hours | 124km (77 miles) |
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus | 2hrs | MX$480($23) | every 4 hours | 136km (84 miles) |
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus | 1h 55m | MX$565($27) | every 4 hours | 172km (107 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi | 1h 30m | MX$1,235($59) | every 20 mins | 84km (52 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen
Bus companies
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Playa Express
ADO
Autobuses Mayab
Ferry operators
Ultramar Ferry
Airports near Playa del Carmen
The following major airports near Playa del Carmen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Playa del Carmen
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Playa del Carmen
Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Playa del Carmen