Transportation Tips of Cancun

There are lots of aspects to consider while you are staying in Cancun, one of the biggest issues that people find is, the transportation. This blog is dedicated for all those people who want to solve their problems and want to find tips and hints for Cancun's transportation.

This blog contains the cheapest way of transport, the bus routes, the taxi fares and more.

BUSES

They are absolutely the most economical way of transportation in Cancun, since you can travel almost everywhere by just paying 8.5 pesos.

TIP: Pay as close as 8.5 pesos, since the bus driver barely gives you change, if you give him 9 pesos, it's possible that you won't receive any change. (4 cents)

Routes R1, R2, R15 and R27 travel through the Hotel Zone and have different routes, but if you are travelling to Wet n’ Wild, take a look at the front part of the bus, because not all the buses go all the way to that place.

The R2 and R15 routes go to Walmart and Market 28 (Downtown Cancun) and the R27 route will take you to Plaza Las Américas.

The R1 route takes you to Puerto Juarez, where you can take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. If you want to see the ferries’ timetables and places of departure, go to Cancun FAQ, hints, tips and advice main website for more information. 

There are many buses with conditioned air, if you are lucky you will catch one of those and it costs the same than any other bus (8.5 pesos)

Cancun Bus with A/C

Note: Some bus routes are different, for example the R1 bus has four different routes, you should pay attention to the front part of the bus (windshield) and see if that route is convenient for you.

While you pay your ticket to the driver, tell him the name of the place where you are going, and remember to keep it easy and simple, since almost all bus drivers do not speak English.

TIP: Sit near to the bus driver and pay attention to the outside, the bus drivers often forget many things, have an idea of where you are going.

TAXIS

Catching a taxi is one of the most common and safe ways to travel in Cancun, but they can often steal your money by charging more than they should, this part is dedicated to publish the most common fares within the most traveled areas.

Here are some tips that can be very useful during your stay in Cancun:

The cheapest taxis are the ones that you catch in the street, if you don't mind to pay a little more for one taxi then you can tell your hotel's recepcionist or concierge to call you a taxi.

If you want, you can call to the next phone number: 840-0651 or 840-3746, they only speak spanish and they can delay 5 minutes or more to answer the phone.

ADVICE: The capacity for a taxi is 4 people without luggage and 3 people with luggage.

The minimum rate Downtown for a taxi that you catch on the street is 30 pesos (2.5 USD) and if you call a taxi the minimum rate is 45 or 50 pesos (4 USD aprox.)

Don't pay more than it costs. The taxi fares in the Hotel Zone goes from 50 to 80 pesos depending on the distance traveled, if you want to go downtown the prices will go up (don’t be scared).

TIP: Before you get in the taxi ask how much will it cost you and arrange the price of your travel, so you don't get surprised by the taxi driver at the end of it.

All of the taxis are white with green stripes and have a number on them.

Always be careful with suspicious taxis and taxi drivers. The safest way is always to tell your hotel's concierge to call you a taxi from your hotel's lobby.

Taxi of Cancun

The red taxis are from Isla Mujeres, they are also safe, but it is recommended to take a Cancun taxi.

Taxi of Isla Mujeres

If you want to know the cheapest way to go to Playa del Carmen and the best way of transportation from the airport to downtown and vice versa, consult the Transportation section of cancunfaq.com (opens in a new window)

If you have any questions, don't hesitate and send an e-mail where we will gladly answer all your questions and doubts.

I hope this information is useful for you, thanks and HAPPY VACATIONS!