Last updated on February 2nd, 2023 at 10:51 am
How To Get From Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen – You can go by bus, taxi, Uber and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen?
The distance from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is 184 kilometers. Click here to book online Playa del Carmen activities and day tours
The travel time by taxi from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is around $120-150 USD. Read here how to get from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen?
The cheapest way from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is by bus for $29 USD and you can book online. The bus travel time from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is around 3 hours and 45 minutes.
You can also rent a car in Chichen Itza or get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi.
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WHERE TO STAY IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Playa del Carmen. There are hotels mid-budget $50-70 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $120 USD.
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HOW TO GET FROM CHICHEN ITZA TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN
ADO BUS FROM CHICHEN ITZA TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is by bus. There is only one daily bus leaving during the daytime from Chichen Itza Bus Terminal to Playa del Carmen ADO Bus Terminal.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM CHICHEN ITZA TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The bus schedule from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is leaving at 4 pm and gets at 8 45 pm from Chichen Itza ADO Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps) and gets to Playa del Carmen ADO Bus Terminal.
The bus fare from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is around $29 USD if you book in advance. The bus travel time from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is around 3 hours and 45 minutes. You can pay by cash at the ticket counter and book online.
You will have to walk 15 minutes from Chichen Itza Ruins to the ADO Bus stop. If the schedule isn’t matching you can get a shared van to Valladolid for around 40 minutes and $2-3 USD. Once in Valladolid, you can get an ADO Bus going to Playa del Carmen.
BY TAXI FROM CHICHEN ITZA TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN
If you go from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is around 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The taxi fare from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is around $120-150 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination
UBER FROM CHICHEN ITZA TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN
If you are ordering Uber in Chichen Itza you should know that prices are similar to taxis or even more expensive. You can pre-book with the Uber app and go to the pickup point. Expect to pay around $120-150 USD depending on your destination and time of the day.
CAR RENTAL AT CHICHEN ITZA
There are many options for renting a car in Chichen Itza. It’s the most convenient option and it will take you 2 hours and 30 minutes to get to Playa del Carmen from Chichen Itza in a private car perfect if you are planning to move around. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available. Prices are around $30-40 USD per day.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM CHICHEN ITZA TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be expensive. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $160 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $40 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM CHICHEN ITZA TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The best way from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is getting by bus for $29 USD if you are traveling on a budget you can book online and it will take 3 hours and 45 minutes travel time.
The best way from Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen is getting by taxi or a private transfer if you are traveling with more people or with so much luggage and it will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes.
BEST TIME TO VISIT IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN
There is 2 seasons dry and wet season. The rainy season starts in May. The best time to visit Playa del Carmen 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 are very common and well-accepted in the country.
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