How to Get from Tulum to Playa del Carmen

The main bus company operating from Tulum to Playa del Carmen is ADO.

ADO is Mexico’s most popular bus company, offering comfortable, air-conditioned buses with reclining seats and onboard restrooms. For this route, you can book ADO Primera Clase or ADO Conecta. See our Mexico Bus Guide for the differences between ADO’s bus types.

Ticket prices start at $5, and the trip takes around 50m - 1h 25m.

Departure stations

In Tulum, the buses depart from two different locations – the ADO Tulum Bus Station in the town centre and the Tulum Ruins, 4 km east of downtown Tulum.

If your hotel isn’t within walking distance, you might need to take a taxi to the terminal. Expect to pay around 300 MXN from the Hotel Zone to ADO Bus Station, while a taxi to the ruins starts at 150 MXN.

Are you travelling in a group and want more convenience? A private transfer is a great way to hop from one destination to the next in the Riviera Maya. If you only want to explore Playa del Carmen on a day trip, then this is the best option because it allows you to save a lot of time and hassle.

The journey takes 1h 30m, and you’ll be dropped off right at your accommodation — no need to worry about extra transfers.

Prices for private transfer start at $171 for a -seater. Split it with your group, and it’s about each.