Bus TicketsCancún Playa del Carmen
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From Cancún to Playa del Carmen by bus
One of the shortest, most frequent, and most popular routes in the entire Riviera Maya, ideal for those arriving in Cancún who want to travel to Playa del Carmen hassle-free. AU offers the most economical option (DIRECTO ECONÓMICO class, starting at $94 MXN) and ADO offers the standard option (PRIMERA class, starting at $124 MXN) — same route and travel time, so you can choose based on price or comfort. If you’re arriving by plane, ADO Aeropuerto also offers direct service from the terminals at Cancún Airport.
We compare the routes that serve Cancún–Playa del Carmen
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Where are you coming from, and where are you going?
Playa del Carmen is waiting for you
Fifth Avenue Awaits You
Playa del Carmen is the heart of the Riviera Maya: Fifth Avenue is home to shops, restaurants, and nightlife, just steps away from white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. The ferry to Cozumel departs from its pier, and nearby you’ll find cenotes, nature parks, and the Mayan ruins of Tulum.
White-sand beaches
Ferry to Cozumel
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Reclining seats, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi on most routes. On BUZ, you can compare what each carrier includes before booking—not all tickets at the same price offer the same features.
Quick Questions About This Route
ADO, AU, and ADO Aeropuerto operate this route with very frequent departures throughout the day. AU offers the economy option (DIRECTO ECONÓMICO class), and ADO offers the standard option (PRIMERA class). On BUZ, you can compare their schedules and available prices all in one place.
The departure point is the ADO Bus Terminal in Cancún (Av. Uxmal 10, Cancún, Q.R.), and the arrival point is Playa del Carmen Alterna (Calle 12 Nte, Playa del Carmen, Q.R.). If you’re arriving by plane, ADO Aeropuerto also offers direct service on this route from the terminals at the Cancún Airport.
Starting at $94 MXN with AU in the DIRECTO ECONÓMICO class. If you prefer the standard option, ADO covers the same route in the PRIMERA class starting at $124 MXN. Prices change daily—compare them in real time on BUZ before booking.
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It's a short and very common route along the Riviera Maya: the direct trip takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, whether you take AU or ADO, depending on the schedule and traffic.
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