Playa del Carmen to Bacalar Trip Overview

Bacalar to Playa del Carmen
Distance
257 km (160.6 miles)
Price range
US$25-US$463
Ride Duration Range
2h 30m-4h 10m
Earliest Departure
05:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

ADO Primera

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar

by bus,car

Cheapest

Standard Bus

by AU (Autobuses Unidos)

17:35

4h 10m

21:45

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

from

US$25

Fastest

Standard Car

by Valentina's Tours and Transfer

00:00

3h 30m

03:30

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

Private transfer

US$244

Executive Bus

by ADO GL

01:34

3h 50m

05:24

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

from

US$36

Executive Bus

by ADO GL

07:40

3h 50m

11:30

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

from

US$36

Standard Car

by Valentina's Tours and Transfer

01:00

3h 30m

04:30

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

Private transfer

US$244

Cheapest

Standard Bus

by AU (Autobuses Unidos)

from

US$25

17:35

4h 10m

21:45

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

Fastest

Standard Car

by Valentina's Tours and Transfer

Private transfer

US$244

00:00

3h 30m

03:30

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

Executive Bus

by ADO GL

from

US$36

01:34

3h 50m

05:24

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

Executive Bus

by ADO GL

from

US$36

07:40

3h 50m

11:30

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

Standard Car

by Valentina's Tours and Transfer

Private transfer

US$244

01:00

3h 30m

04:30

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bacalar, Mexico

Taking a bus from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar

Fastest bus: 3h 50m

Cheapest bus: US$25

The fastest: 3h 50m

The cheapest: US$25

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The fastest: 3h

The cheapest: US$463

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 2h 30m

The cheapest: US$244

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Food

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About the ride from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar Route Information

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Bacalar is 161 miles, or approximately 257 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar, including minivan,car,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 3 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by car, which takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$463
  • 79 departures a day, or 553 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar by car

  • Starting Price: US$244
  • 151 departures a day, or 1057 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Playa del Carmen to Bacalar by bus

  • Starting Price: US$25
  • 97 departures a day, or 679 departures a week

There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class, Executive, Economy, Standard and Business.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Companies Operating from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar

Wayak

Average time

2h 30m - 3h

Average price

US$425 - US$463

(4)

Valentina's Tours and Transfer

Average time

3h 30m

Average price

US$244

ADO

Average time

3h 50m - 4h 10m

Average price

US$29

AU (Autobuses Unidos)

Average time

4h 10m

Average price

US$25

ADO TLLD

Average time

4h 10m

Average price

US$32

Popular stations and stops in Playa del Carmen and Bacalar

Departure stations in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen - Any hotel

Arrival stations in Bacalar

Bacalar - Any hotel

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar

What is the most popular transportation service from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

Many travelers choose Minivan as their preferred option from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar by Wayak

What is the distance between Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

The total distance from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is roughly 257 km (Air).

What is the fastest transportation service from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?

For the quickest travel between Playa del Carmen and Bacalar, Car by Wayak is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 2h 30m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Playa del Carmen and Bacalar?

The most affordable way to travel from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is with Bus by AU (Autobuses Unidos), with fares starting at US$25.

Who are the service providers on this route?

Popular service providers on the Playa del Carmen to Bacalar route are

MINIVAN:  Wayak

CAR:  Wayak | Valentina's Tours and Transfer

BUS:  ADO | AU (Autobuses Unidos) | ADO TLLD | ADO GL

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