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Bus Tulum to Playa del Carmen: Trip Overview
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According to multiple reviews, the service provided by this bus company is of pretty good standard. However, some customers have mentioned that there is no proper baggage conductor on the ADO buses in Q Roo for luggage handling. Additionally, there are several positive opinions about the affordability of their travel from Tulum.
ADO Tulum Playa del Carmen recent customer reviews
It was easy and quick to book online. Unfortunately we missed our bus and had to book and pay for the next available bus. We expected our ADO bus to be the big, red ADO bus. It wasn’t and due to language constraints, we missed the bus which showed it was going to Cancun, not realizing that the bus would stop at our destination in Playa Carmen first. Because the bus depo wouldn’t honor our bus tickets, we had to pay again for the next bus.
The bus was super modern and comfortable. It was on time. But would love to see an information counter in ADO offices with someone who speaks English. Foreigners who don't speak spanish are pretty confused knowing which bus to get on and when.
Professional and courteous driver. Clean bus. Departed and arrived on time. Great overall experience 👌
Tulum to Playa del Carmen Buses
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Information on this bus route
| Daily Departures | 15 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 8:10AM - 9:50PM |
| Minimum Price | $6 |
| Average Ticket Price | $9 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 50m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 1h10m |
| Distance | 37 miles (59 km) |
| Bus Companies on This Route | ADO |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Tulum and Playa del Carmen?
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Carr. Cancún - Tulum
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum RuinsUnnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Parque Xel-HáPlaya del Carmen Alterna , 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte., Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QROO, Mexico
Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Fairmont Mayakoba HotelCalle 2 Nte 1, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Mimi del Mar HotelCalle 12 Nte 251, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Thompson HotelCalle 26 Nte 286, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Grand Hyatt ResortAvenida Xcacel Plano 2, Lote 1, Manzana 18, 77783 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico
Puerto Aventuras - Catalonia Riviera Maya
Frequently asked questions for your trip Tulum - Playa del Carmen
The bus is the best choice to get to Playa del Carmen without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.
The travel time from Tulum to Playa del Carmen is about 1h 10m, although the fastest bus will take 50m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 34 miles (55 km) that separate the two cities.
About 34 miles (55 km) separate Tulum and Playa del Carmen.
You can choose from 15 travel times and travel with ADO. The number of buses from Tulum to Playa del Carmen can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Tulum to Playa del Carmen a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!
The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 8:10 AM and ending at 9:50 PM.
The majority of buses traveling from Tulum to Playa del Carmen start their journey at ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins and wind up at Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $4.
The average price of a one-way ticket from Tulum to Playa del Carmen is $9. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $4 to $9, so it's good to do your research before booking.
Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Tulum to Playa del Carmen! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 1h 40m. So you'll have enough time to visit Playa del Carmen before returning to Tulum in the evening.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tulum to Playa del Carmen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $6 to $8 for a bus ticket from Tulum to Playa del Carmen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2024-04-24.
Usually ADO will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tulum to Playa del Carmen.
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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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Popular Buses Connecting Tulum
Buses Leaving from Tulum
- Bus from Tulum to Chichén-Itzá
- Bus Tulum - Mérida
- Tulum - Chetumal
- Bus from Tulum to Valladolid
- Bus Tulum - Chiquilá
- Tulum - Palenque
- Bus from Tulum to Coba
- Bus Tulum - Mahahual
- Tulum - Mexico
- Bus from Tulum to Oaxaca
- Bus Tulum - San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Tulum - Pisté
- Bus from Tulum to Puerto Morelos
- Bus Tulum - Comitán
- Tulum - Xpujil
Buses Going to Tulum
- Bus from Mexico to Tulum
- Bus Mérida - Tulum
- Bacalar - Tulum
- Bus from Valladolid to Tulum
- Bus Chetumal - Tulum
- Chichén-Itzá - Tulum
- Bus from Chiquilá to Tulum
- Bus Coba - Tulum
- Palenque - Tulum
- Bus from Mahahual to Tulum
- Bus Xcaret - Tulum
- Oaxaca - Tulum
- Bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tulum
- Bus Campeche - Tulum
- Puerto Escondido - Tulum
Popular Buses Connecting Playa del Carmen
Buses Leaving from Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Valladolid
- Playa del Carmen - Chiquilá
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Mahahual
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Xcaret
- Playa del Carmen - Mexico
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Mérida
- Playa del Carmen - Chetumal
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Coba
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Puerto Morelos
- Playa del Carmen - San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Escondido
- Bus Playa del Carmen - Oaxaca
- Playa del Carmen - Pisté
Buses Going to Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Valladolid to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Chiquilá - Playa del Carmen
- Xcaret - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Chichén-Itzá to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Mérida - Playa del Carmen
- Bacalar - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Chetumal to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Mexico - Playa del Carmen
- Puerto Morelos - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Palenque to Playa del Carmen
- Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas - Playa del Carmen
- Coba - Playa del Carmen
- Bus from Mahahual to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Oaxaca - Playa del Carmen
- Campeche - Playa del Carmen
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún
- Bus Mérida - Cancún
- Playa del Carmen - Tulum
- Bus from Mexico to Puebla
- Bus Cancún - Chiquilá
- Oaxaca - Mexico
- Bus from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca
- Bus Chetumal - Cancún
- Tulum - Bacalar
- Bus from Tulum to Playa del Carmen
- Bus Chiquilá - Cancún
- Cancún - Valladolid
- Bus from Puebla to Oaxaca
- Bus Cancún - Bacalar
- Oaxaca - San Cristóbal de las Casas