How to travel from Sayulita to Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The distance between Sayulita and Playa del Carmen is around 2,044km (1,270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sayulita 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 → Sayulita if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costMX$3,535($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Mexico City North and then to Playa del Carmen Alterna.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMX$3,365($160)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Helicopter
Take the bus to Guadalajara then Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Playa del Carmen Airport.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$96,955($4,640)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Playa del Carmen.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Distance2,412km (1,499 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sayulita and Playa del Carmen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sayulita to Playa del Carmen by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around MX$2,845 ($135) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,535 ($170).
The distance between Sayulita and Playa del Carmen is around 2,044km (1,270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,909km (1,186 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Sayulita and Playa del Carmen by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sayulita to Playa del Carmen is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx MX$3,535 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Sayulita and Playa del Carmen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around MX$2,845 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sayulita and Playa del Carmen. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sayulita and Playa del Carmen. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sayulita to Playa del Carmen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sayulita, Bucerías and Mexico City North. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
Futura Select, ADO and ETN run regular bus services between Sayulita and Playa del Carmen. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sayulita to Playa del Carmen. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Sayulita and Playa del Carmen. The distance is around 2,412km (1,499 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sayulita to Playa del Carmen is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around MX$3,535 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sayulita and Playa del Carmen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 10m | MX$3,535($170) | hourly | 2,044km (1,270 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8hrs | MX$2,845($135) | every 4 hours | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
| Plane, Helicopter and Bus | 5h 60m | MX$13,420($640) | hourly | 2,092km (1,300 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | MX$3,365($160) | twice daily | 2,479km (1,540 miles) |
| Bus via Mexico Norte | 1 day 14h | MX$3,555($170) | twice daily | 2,502km (1,555 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | MX$96,955($4,640) | once daily | 2,398km (1,490 miles) |
| Bus to Mexico City North, helicopter | 1 day 3h | MX$98,145($4,695) | once daily | 2,410km (1,498 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | MX$4,225($200) | on demand | 2,412km (1,499 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sayulita and Playa del Carmen
Bus companies
ADO
Vallarta Plus
Futura Select
ETN
Primera Plus
Airlines
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
helicopters
Holbox Collection
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