Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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ADO + ADO Aeropuerto | Bus | ADO Merida | Turistica | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | ADO Merida | Turistica | Fastest | ||||
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto | Bus | ADO Merida | Turistica | No tags | ||||
ADO + AU | Bus | ADO Merida | Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. | No tags | ||||
ADO + AU | Bus | ADO Merida | Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. | No tags | ||||
ADO + AU | Bus | ADO Merida | Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. | No tags |
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Get from Mérida to Playa del Carmen
The journey takes about 6 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Mérida and Playa del Carmen
Stops in Mérida
- A
ADO Merida
Calle 69 564, Centro, 97000 Centro, Yuc., Mexico - B
Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60
Mérida Terminal paseo 60, calle 60 #346 A x 33 A y 35 Plaza Paseo 60, Mérida, Yuc., México - C
Aeropuerto MID
Calle 23 487, Manuel Crescencio Rejón, 97255 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Stops in Playa del Carmen
- A
Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
Playa del Carmen Alterna , 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte., Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QROO, Mexico - B
Fairmont Mayakoba Hotel
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico - C
Mimi del Mar Hotel
Calle 2 Nte 1, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico - D
Thompson Hotel
Calle 12 Nte 251, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico - E
Grand Hyatt Resort
Calle 26 Nte 286, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico - F
Puerto Aventuras - Catalonia Riviera Maya
Avenida Xcacel Plano 2, Lote 1, Manzana 18, 77783 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mérida, YUC, MX to Playa del Carmen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mérida to Playa del Carmen start from $68. The average price for this route is around $80. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
The average bus travel time from Mérida to Playa del Carmen is 6h 23m, covering a distance of 269 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 35m and is operated by ADO.
Which bus companies service the Mérida to Playa del Carmen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from ADO, ADO Aeropuerto, ADO CONECTA.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
The earliest bus departs from Mérida to Playa del Carmen at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:57pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
A bus trip from Mérida to Playa del Carmen generates an estimated 6.7014 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10650 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ADO Aeropuerto has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO Aeropuerto, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mérida to Playa del Carmen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO Aeropuerto, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Mérida, YUC, MX to Playa del Carmen was searched and found on Aug 13, 2026 with a price of $68To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mérida, YUC, MX to Playa del Carmen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $68 to $69 for a bus ticket from Mérida, YUC, MX to Playa del Carmen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2026-08-13.
