Transportation Riviera Maya
ADO bus transport in Cancun and Riviera Maya

Bus & taxi

Bus & Taxi Guide - Getting Around Riviera Maya

Buses and taxis are the backbone of local transport in Riviera Maya. Here is what to know before you ride.

ADO buses

  • Connect Cancun Airport, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Valladolid, and Mérida
  • Comfortable buses with AC and reclining seats
  • Tickets are available at stations, online, and airport counters

Taxis

  • Agree on the fare before getting in when there is no posted rate
  • Use authorized airport taxi booths
  • Ride-sharing app pickups around airports can change, so have a backup plan

Colectivos

  • Shared vans along Highway 307
  • Very low cash fares
  • Best for short hops between towns

Popular routes

Cancun AirportPlaya del Carmen

The most popular route in Riviera Maya. Compare private transfers, buses, taxis, and rental cars to find the best way to reach Playa del Carmen from the airport.

~68 km / 42 miCompare optionsCancun AirportTulum

A scenic 2-hour journey to the bohemian coast. Compare all the ways to get from Cancun Airport to Tulum and find the option that fits your travel style.

~130 km / 81 miCompare optionsCancun AirportAkumal

Quiet beaches, sea turtles, and clear bays sit about 1.5 hours from Cancun Airport. Compare your options and find the best ride to Akumal.

~105 km / 65 miCompare optionsCancun AirportPuerto Morelos

The closest beach town to the airport, only 20 minutes away. Compare transport options and arrive at this charming coastal village in no time.

~20 km / 12 miCompare optionsCancun AirportCancun Hotel Zone

Cancun Hotel Zone is one of the easiest airport rides in the region. Compare private transfers, authorized taxis, buses, and rental cars before you land.

~24 km / 15 miCompare optionsCancun AirportCozumel ferry

To reach Cozumel from Cancun Airport, first travel to the Playa del Carmen ferry pier, then cross by passenger ferry. Compare the easiest ways to connect both parts of the trip.

~68 km / 42 mi to Playa del Carmen ferryCompare optionsCancun AirportIsla Mujeres ferry

For Isla Mujeres, travel from Cancun Airport to the Puerto Juarez ferry area, then take the passenger ferry across. Compare transfers, taxis, buses, and rental-car practicality.

~28 km / 17 mi to Puerto Juarez ferryCompare optionsCancun AirportValladolid

Valladolid is a beautiful inland base for cenotes, colonial streets, and Chichen Itza trips. Compare buses, private transfers, taxis, and rental cars from Cancun Airport.

~160 km / 99 miCompare optionsCancun AirportChichen Itza

Chichen Itza is one of the region's most important day trips. Compare private transport, rental cars, buses, and tour-style options from Cancun Airport.

~200 km / 124 miCompare options

Start with the airport transfer

If you are still deciding how to reach your hotel, compare the main options from Cancun Airport first.

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