How to travel from Mérida to Isla Mujeres, Mexico
The distance between Mérida and Isla Mujeres is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Mérida to Isla Mujeres by helicopter, bus, ferry, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isla Mujeres → Mérida if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Merida (MID) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costMX$2,845($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration4hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMX$3,740($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Isla Mujeres
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mérida to Isla Mujeres by helicopter, bus, ferry, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$900 ($43) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,845 ($135).
The distance between Mérida and Isla Mujeres is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Mérida and Isla Mujeres by helicopter, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Mérida to Isla Mujeres is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx MX$2,845 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Isla Mujeres is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$900 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mérida and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Merida (MID) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mérida and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Merida (MID) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mérida to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Merida (MID) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Mérida to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then take the bus to Cancún Bus Station and then to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Isla Mujeres is to jump in a helicopter, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around MX$23,015 ($1,100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Isla Mujeres
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2h 35m | MX$2,845($135) | every 4 hours | 337km (209 miles) |
| Plane, Helicopter and Ferry | 6h 25m | MX$14,610($700) | every 4 hours | 2,379km (1,478 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 3 similar | 4hrs | MX$3,740($180) | every 20 mins | 325km (202 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 5h 25m | MX$900($43) | every 4 hours | 334km (208 miles) |
| Bus to Cancun, Ferry | 6h 30m | MX$1,025($49) | twice daily | 379km (236 miles) |
| Helicopter, Bus and Ferry | 2h 35m | MX$23,015($1,100) | every 4 hours | 333km (207 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mérida and Isla Mujeres
Bus companies
ADO
Autocar Cancún
Turicun
Autobuses Oriente
Autobuses Centro
Airlines
Mayair
Volaris
American Airlines
Aeroméxico
helicopters
Holbox Collection
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