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How to get fromTulum to Isla Mujeresby bus, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Tulum to Isla Mujeres by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Kingabaloula Forest

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tulum to CancunbusTulum a Cancún
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry
    3h 52m
    $3,579–11,664
  2. Bus, ferry via Playa del Carmen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmenbus
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancúnbus
    3. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry
    4h 43m
    $348–436
  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Tulum to Punta Samcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Punta Sam to Isla MujerescarferryPunta Sam
    2h 43m
    $747–863
  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Terminal de Autobuses ADO CancúnbusVía Chetumal
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry
    4h 18m
    $353–876

Tulum to Isla Mujeres by bus and ferry

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Tulum to Isla Mujeres. However, you can take the bus to Cancun, walk to Kingabaloula Forest, take the bus to RIU Palace, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tulum to Isla Mujeres via Punta Sam in around 2h 43m.

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