Bus Tickets from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: Terminal del Norte
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
    Operated by: ADOADO
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: TAPO
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Turistica
    Operated by: ADO + ADO Conecta
    ADO + ADO Conecta
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: TAPO
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
    Operated by: AU + ADO
    AU + ADO
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: Terminal 1, ADO Aeropuerto (Next to Hotel Camino real)
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
    Operated by: ADO Aeropuerto + ADO
    ADO Aeropuerto + ADO
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: TAPO
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Playa del Carmen
    Destination location: Turistica
    Operated by: ADO + ADO Conecta
    ADO + ADO Conecta
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen.

Bus
Average Price$130 - $182Average Duration1d 5h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$91 - $91Average Duration21h
53kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Playa del Carmen. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$130Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mexico City to Playa del Carmen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$147
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure1:15am
Distance784 miles (1264 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Mexico City to Playa del Carmen Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/01
$114
09/02
$113
Today
$113
09/04
$113
09/05
$113
09/06
$114
09/07
$114
09/08
$114
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $113

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $113 to $114 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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