What is the cheapest way to go from Cancun (hotel zone) to Playa del Carmen, and back?

Question

I might have to go to Playa a couple of times while I am in Cancun, but I heard taxis are expensive. Any Ideas?

Answer 1

CANCUN HOTEL ZONE and DOWNTOWN



You'll find bus stops nearly everywhere with local buses running every few minutes and all night long. These buses will take you to all parts of the Hotel Zone and cover Downtown extensively. Of course in the wee hours of the morning, the wait is a little longer but you should still see a bus within several minutes.

FARES: Fares range from 4 to 6 pesos

TRAVEL FROM CANCUN TO OTHER PLACES IN THE RIVIERA MAYA



Buses for travel throughout the Riviera Maya can be found at the Downtown Bus Stations of Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. These buses range in class and at what locations they will stop at but you're certain to find one for where you are going, just check the posted schedules in the station.

If you are traveling from one major point, such as Cancun, to another major point, such as Playa Del Carmen, you'll want to take one of the first class buses. The ADO Busline has the easiest mode of transportation between these two cities and has buses running every ten minutes or so for about $3.00 USD.

Second class buses vary in comfort and amenities, like air conditioning, but are very useful when traveling to lesser points in the Riviera Maya, such as many of the beautiful beaches and other interesting locales that are away from the larger cities. These buses make many stops along the way and the driver will stop nearly anywhere you ask.

FARES: These will vary depending on what class of bus you are taking and where you are going but, in general, very economical.

Just ask the front desk where to catch the bus to the downtown bus station. Bring pesos or dollars, the bus drivers don't like to change large bills. 10 pesos =1 dollar appox.

Good Luck)

Answer 2

Autobus

I will assume you do not speak Spanish and please dont ask this of a taxi driver.

Your hotel staff will direct you to a bus.

Tenemos que ir a Playa del Carmen por autobus.

Donde esta la parada o donde podemos tomar el autobus.

English is spoken more in Cancun that most but if you write that down and show your hotel staff or anyone for that matter I am sure you will get there I have heard its only a couple dollars but have no first hand knowledge.

Answer 3

I did it the other way (I was staying in Playa )

I took the ADA buses, regular lines cheap prices, clean buses.

You can also take the smaller buses (~10 seats) for the same budget.

When in Playa you MUST go to Mamita's !

http://www.mamitasbeachclub.com/

If you stay a couple of days in Playa I can recommand this place; I was there last december, very nice !

http://www.splendia.com/pagehotel.php?ho...

Answer 4

YOU COULD ALWAYS WALK GOOD EXERCISE