How to travel from San Miguel de Allende to Tulum, Mexico

The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Tulum is around 1,696km (1,054 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Miguel de Allende to Tulum by bus, plane, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,700($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Querétaro, Mexico Terminal Tasqueña then Minatitlán and then to Tulum.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,650($79)
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Bus and Helicopter

Take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then take the bus to Tulum.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$86,355($4,130)
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Drive

Drive to Tulum.

  • Duration21h 45m
  • Distance1,817km (1,129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Miguel de Allende and Tulum

There are several options for getting from San Miguel de Allende to Tulum by bus, plane, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,650 ($79) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,700 ($175).

The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Tulum is around 1,696km (1,054 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,388km (862 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from San Miguel de Allende and Tulum by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Miguel de Allende to Tulum is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx MX$3,700 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between San Miguel de Allende and Tulum, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,650 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Miguel de Allende and Tulum. We recommend that you take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 7hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Miguel de Allende and Tulum. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Miguel de Allende to Tulum. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Querétaro, Mexico Terminal Tasqueña, Allende, México and Minatitlán. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.

Pegasso, ETN, Futura Select, Ecobus Express, Turismo y Excursiones Alianza, Primera Plus, Coordinados, Chihuahuenses, Grupo Senda, Autobuses Anáhuac, Autobuses Elite, Transportes Frontera, ADO and Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen run regular bus services between San Miguel de Allende and Tulum. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Miguel de Allende to Tulum. We recommend that you take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Tulum is Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Tulum. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from San Miguel de Allende and Tulum. The distance is around 1,817km (1,129 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Miguel de Allende to Tulum is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around MX$3,700 ($175).

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Transport options from San Miguel de Allende to Tulum
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
7hrs
MX$3,700($175)
once daily1,777km (1,104 miles)
Bus to Querétaro, plane8h 15m
MX$2,300($110)
hourly1,696km (1,054 miles)
Bus to León, plane8h 35m
MX$4,285($205)
5 times a day1,985km (1,234 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 30m
MX$1,650($79)
once daily1,868km (1,161 miles)
Bus via Querétaro1 day 6h
MX$2,570($125)
twice daily1,952km (1,213 miles)
Bus and Helicopter
19h 30m
MX$86,355($4,130)
once daily1,868km (1,161 miles)
Drive
21h 45m
MX$3,200($155)
on demand1,817km (1,129 miles)

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Airports near Tulum

The following major airports near Tulum offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Tulum
CUN
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Tulum
CTM
Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Tulum