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The Accidental Gringo

Transportation finder

Transportation that fits the whole trip.

Compare the complete move—time, luggage, cost, ferry connections and the return—not just the cheapest number.

8 core routes5 transfer companies4 ADO references

Core routes

8 route matches

These are broad planning references, not live traffic or a fare guarantee. Confirm the exact route before leaving.

Airport25 km

Cancún Airport → Hotel Zone

Typical time25-35 min
Lowest-cost optionADO
Fastest optionTaxi/Transfer
Taxi: USD 25–40Private transfer: USD 35–80

Most common arrival route

Airport26 km

Cancún Airport → Puerto Morelos

Typical time25-35 min
Lowest-cost optionADO
Fastest optionTransfer
Taxi: USD 35–55Private transfer: USD 45–90

Popular resort area

Airport56 km

Cancún Airport → Playa del Carmen

Typical time50-70 min
Lowest-cost optionADO
Fastest optionTransfer
Taxi: USD 70–110Private transfer: USD 65–130

Very frequent

Airport118 km

Cancún Airport → Tulum

Typical time1.75-2.5 hr
Lowest-cost optionADO
Fastest optionTransfer
Taxi: USD 140–220Private transfer: USD 120–240

Heavy traffic possible

Ferry20 km

Cancún → Isla Mujeres

Typical time20 min ferry
Lowest-cost optionUltramar
Fastest optionPrivate boat
Taxi: USD 15–30 to terminalPrivate transfer: VariesFerry involved

Ferry required

Ferry19 km

Playa del Carmen → Cozumel

Typical time35-45 min
Lowest-cost optionFerry
Fastest optionFerry
Taxi: USD 10–20Private transfer: N/AFerry involved

Passenger ferry

Road160 km

Cancún → Valladolid

Typical time2-2.5 hr
Lowest-cost optionADO
Fastest optionRental car
Taxi: USD 180–260Private transfer: USD 180–320

Excellent highway

Road140 km

Cancún → Chiquilá

Typical time2-2.5 hr
Lowest-cost optionADO
Fastest optionRental car
Taxi: USD 160–240Private transfer: USD 180–300

Gateway to Holbox

Important: airport rules, terminal access, ferry schedules, road traffic and operator prices can change. Use the official operator for final confirmation.

Direct service research

Transfer companies

ET

eTransfers

Yucatán Peninsula

SharedPrivateLuxury
BD

BD Experience

Riviera Maya

SharedPrivateLuxury

ADO

Bus references

Cancún → Playa del Carmen1 hr-15 USD · Very frequent
Cancún → Tulum2.5 hr-25 USD · Frequent
Cancún → Valladolid2.5 hr-25 USD · Frequent
Playa del Carmen → Mérida5-6 hr-40 USD · Daily

Regional gateways

Airports

CUN
Cancún InternationalCancún/Riviera MayaLargest airport
TQO
Tulum InternationalTulumNew airport
CZM
CozumelCozumelIsland airport
MID
MéridaYucatánRegional hub
CTM
ChetumalSouth Quintana RooGateway to Bacalar