Last updated on December 12th, 2022 at 08:00 pm
We will write how to get from Tulum to Merida by bus. The distance from Tulum to Merida is 264 kilometers. Click here to book online Cancun activities and day tours
The travel time from Tulum to Merida is around 3 hours and 30 minutes by taxi. If you go by bus around 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time. Read here how to get from Merida to Tulum
The cheapest way from Tulum to Merida is by bus for $28 USD and you can book online. The taxi fare from Tulum to Merida will be around $180-200 USD depending on your final destination.
You can also rent a car in Tulum or get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi, same price like Uber or similar apps in Mexico. Read here how to get from Cancun airport to Valladolid, Valladolid to Cancun and Valladolid to Chiquila
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WHERE TO STAY IN MERIDA
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Merida. There are hotels mid-budget $50-70 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $120 USD.
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TULUM TO MERIDA BY BUS
ADO BUS FROM TULUM TO MERIDA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Tulum to Merida is by bus. You will have to get an ADO Bus from Tulum ADO Bus Terminal to Merida ADO Bus Terminal.
ADO BUS SCHEDULE FROM TULUM TO MERIDA
The ADO Bus schedule from Tulum to Merida is starting from 1 45 am, 9 am, 11 am and 7 pm, 8 30 pm and 9 30 pm. The bus fare from Tulum to Merida is around $28 USD (it can be cheaper if you book online).
The travel time from Tulum to Merida is around 4 hours and 30 minutes by bus. You can pay by cash at the ticket counter and book online too.
BY TAXI FROM TULUM TO MERIDA
If you go from Tulum to Merida by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Tulum to Merida is around 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The taxi fare from Tulum to Merida is around $180-200 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination
UBER FROM TULUM TO MERIDA
If you are ordering Uber in Tulum and Yucatan you should know that prices are similar to taxis and even more expensive. You can pre-book with Uber app from your phone and go to the pickup point. Expect to pay around $200 USD depending on your destination and time of the day.
CAR RENTAL AT TULUM
There are many options for renting a car in Tulum. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Merida or you would like to visit around. It will take you 3 hours and 30 minutes to get to Merida from Tulum in a private car.
There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available and prices are around $30-40 USD per day. Click here to best the best deals renting a car in Cancun!
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM TULUM TO MERIDA
Hotel transfers are also straightforward and convenient but can be slightly pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and want comfort. Prices are around $200-240 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $50 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM TULUM TO MERIDA
The best way from Tulum to Merida is getting by ADO Bus if you are traveling on a budget for $28 USD and you can book online and only 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time.
If you are traveling with more people you can try to get private transportation if you book online in advance can get cheaper than Uber or a taxi from Tulum to Merida and can take 3 hours and 30 minutes.
ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN MERIDA
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Merida. There are hotels mid-budget $50-70 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $120 USD.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT IN MERIDA
There are 2 seasons dry and wet season. The rainy season starts in May. The best time to visit Merida is from the months of November to April because it is the month of the dry season.
However, lots of tourists prefer to travel from January to March since it’s not peak season but it can be rainy for a few days.
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CASH IN MEXICO
Mexico has its own currency called the Mexican Peso. A $1 USD=19 MXN. There are lots of ATMs and exchange currency in many parts of the country. And you have to know that dollars is very common and well-accepted in the country.
Click here to know more about the exchange rate of Mexico.
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