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March 2, 2009

How to get to Tulum from the Cancun airport

There are many ways to get to Tulum from the Cancun airport. You can take a private transfer, you can take a shared van transfer (minimum 2 person) you can take a taxi (that will run around 900-1000 pesos.) Or you can take the bus. this is the most cost effective way and it is very comfortable and safe.

The bus line is ADO. These buses are large, comfortable, clean and safe. Once out of customs you will see a desk with the red ADO logo. the people here will most likely speak some English. The bus does not currently go directly to Tulum. It does however go from the airport to downtown Cancun or from the airport to Playa del Carmen. The cost for this bus is 30 and 90 pesos per person, kids are half price and kids under 3 can sit on your lap for free.

There is now a bus that goes directly from Tulum to the airport.  It is 3 times a day and a great option if the timing works.  But when it does not work, I usually to Playa del Carmen for 2 reasons, 1 it breaks the long bus ride up a little bit- but if you have a lot of luggage you may want to go to Cancun and then be able to sit back for an hour and half to Tulum. The other reason I like to go to Playa del Carmen is that the bus drops you off right on 5th avenue 1 block from the sea. It is a nice- This is reminder for why you are shleping all this stuff around... Your vacation. It is also easy to grab a bite of food as by now I am usually starving!

The bus to Playa del Carmen will take about 45 minutes. It will let you off on 5th Avenue and Benito Juarez. This is the main hub for tourism in Playa del Carmen. From here you can take a bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. The cost for that bus is 48 pesos. It is another 45 minutes to Tulum. The bus station in Tulum is right in the middle of town.   *** Reminder** This is not a great option if there are many people or you have a lot of stuff. Something are worth spending a few bucks more on for sanity purposes. ***

There are many taxis right there that can take you over to the beach area if that is where you are staying.
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  1. Tulum TransfersApril 12, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    A private transfer is the most time effective. It takes about 1h 30m to get to Tulum from Cancun Airport. You can book a round trip private transfer for 2 people at 155USD at www.tulumtransfers.com.

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  2. BunkFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Thanks for posting this information, it is very helpful.

    Just wondering, and I think I know the answer, but would you consider it safe for a woman alone to be traveling this route? I assume yes, but just wanted your perspective.

    Thanks!

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