Discover Cancun in public transit. Learn about costs, efficient public transit options, and routes to navigate like a local.
If you are looking for a winter escape or want to explore the Caribbean coastline? Cancun is the place to be.
Make use of Cancun’s intercity public transit system which is affordable and efficient.
Watch the video below to travel in Cancun like a local.
Entering Cancun
At Cancun Airport, take the ADO bus shuttle to ADO station at Cancun Downton.
Cost – 100 pesos.
The bus is named ADO Aero Puerto and can be easily identified at exit. There are other private bus services as well such as Discover Cancun, which are more expensive but take you to your specific hotel.
Travel between the 2 main Zones in Cancun
Cancun is divided into two main zones: Cancun Downtown and Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera).
Most people come to enjoy the All Inclusive Resort scene at Cancun, which you can find in the Hotel Zone. Whereas Cancun Downtown is where you can find the hustle bustle of local markets and an authentic Mexican vibe.
The commute between these two zones can be frequented by R1 and R2 buses. These are regular big buses that come in red and white colour and move from Cancun Downtown to all across the Hotel Zone, making stops as it goes.
This makes traveling Cancun in Public Transit super easy.
Travel to Puerto Juarez for Island trips.
Other attractions from Cancun are the day trips to stunning Islands such as Isla Mujares and Cozumel.
Catch the ferry from Cancun to Isla Mujeres by going to Puerto Juarez port.
Download the Moovit app and watch for other bus routes as well.
Cost of traveling in public transit within Cancun
The cost of riding the bus internally in Cancun is 12 pesos each way, which is less than a dollar.
This makes travel not only cheap and convenient, but also gives a local flavour to traveling in the heart of Mexico with local people.
Travel from Cancun to other places
Playa del Carmen
Cost – 100 pesos
Time taken to reach – 1.5 hours
Chichen Itza
Cost – 400 pesos
Time taken to reach – 3 hours
Tulum
Cost – 250 pesos
Time taken to reach – 2 hours 50 minutes.
Want to travel to Tulum? Read about our Local 3-Day Tulum itinerary, if you are looking for offbeat and local experience.
How to book tickets online
If you want to purchase tickets online, you can visit Busbud.
