How to get from Cancun to Puerto Morelos
If you want to get from Cancun to Puerto Morelos, you either (1) want to get from the Cancun Airport (CUN) or (2) the city of Cancun to Puerto Morelos. We will first give you the best ways to get from the Cancun Airport to Puerto Morelos and then how to get from the downtown of Cancun to Puerto Morelos. This way you will know all your options and feel comfortable taking whatever transportation you end of taking.
Cancun to Puerto Morelos Transfers from the Airport
The most popular option for visitors is booking a private airport transfer. These are vans that take you and those traveling with you direct to your hotel. These transfers are better than getting a taxi at the airport.
Once you reserve, you will have a driver waiting for you at the airport. The driver helps with your luggage and takes you directly to your hotel. This is the easiest, quickest, and most comfortable way to reach Puerto Morelos.
How much are transfer from Cancun to Puerto Morelos?
Prices for private car service or van service is as follows:
- $67 USD one way or $121 USD round trip from the Cancun Airport to Puerto Morelos hotels for up to 8 people. This includes all taxes and fees. We do recommend booking the round trip because you save 10%.
Private transfers are popular for several reasons:
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Direct service to your hotel
- No waiting for other passengers
- Bilingual driver.
- Flat rate per vehicle rather than per person
- Option to book round trip transportation with discount
Luxury Transfers Between Cancun and Puerto Morelos
If you are traveling for a special occasion or just want to make your trip a little more special, there are luxury transfers available from the Cancun Airport going to the Puerto Morelos area. Cancun luxury transportation is regularly provided with Suburbans or Similar vehicles, like Expeditions. This is for transportation of up to six people.
Prices for the luxury transfer from the Cancun Airport to the Puerto Morelos are:
- $120 USD one way or $204 USD round trip. Tip: Save money you just need to book a round trip at time of booking. Click the reserve now button below to go to the official booking website.
Shared Shuttle from Cancun Airport to Puerto Morelos
Shared airport shuttles are another option if you are traveling on a budget. These are small vans that sell individual tickets for a seat and drop people off at their hotels. These vans transport several groups of passengers who are staying at different hotels in one area. They are cheaper than private transfers but can take longer. This is the best option if you are one or two people traveling since the price of the shared shuttle is cheaper for one or two people.
How Much Are Shuttles and How to Reserve a Shuttle
Shared shuttles from the Cancun to Puerto Morelos area range in price depending on the company you go with. Here are two options for shared shuttles.
Important note: Be aware that some shares shuttle companies offer very low introductory prices but may add fees, have fewer departures daily, or charge more for exact destinations. We only refer readers to reputable companies that will offer good service.
Option 1 Prices are $18.50 USD per person each way. You can book this for one person or more.
Option 2 This shared shuttle offers round trip to and from the airport for $22.07 USD per person. This shuttle allows one person to book a transfer.
If this transportation option looks good for you, you can click the reserve now button and go directly to the booking page. Once you put in your arrival information and hotel, they will reserve your spot and be waiting at the airport with a sign for you.
Things to consider with shared shuttles:
• You may need to wait for other passengers at the airport
• The shuttle may stop at several resorts before yours
• Travel time can increase depending on the route
Shared shuttles are often used by solo travelers or couples who want to save money.
If you want to see typical shuttle prices in the region, see our guide about shared shuttle transportation from Cancun Airport. How Much Are Shared Shuttles from the Cancun Airport?
Taking the ADO Bus to Puerto Morelos
There is only one “public bus” service from the Cancun Airport to Puerto Morelos. This is the ADO bus company. These are modern, air-conditioned buses that have a schedule for pickups at the airport. The three main destinations for the bus from the Cancun Airport are downtown Cancun, Puerto Morelos (along the highway), and Playa Del Carmen. Some of the Playa Del Carmen bound buses are scheduled to stop along the highway in Puerto Morelos for passengers.
What is the Schedule for the Airport Bus to Puerto Morelos?
There are currently 9 buses a day that leave the Cancun Airport and make a stop in Puerto Morelos. the first one is around 10:20 am and the last one is around 6:20pm. There is roughly one bus per hour between these times. The complete schedule is here on the ADO website. The website is in Spanish, but fairly easy to navigate to find schedules and other information.
Note: If you arrive early in the morning or after 6pm, the ADO bus is not available. You will need to plan other transportation.
How Long Does the ADO Bus Take to Get from the Airport to Puerto Morelos?
It will take between 25 minutes and 45minutes to get to Puerto Morelos from the airport. Why the range of times? It is because there are multiple terminals at the Cancun Airport and the bus stops at each of them. The journey starts from Terminal 3, then goes to Terminal 4, and then to Terminal 2 (Currently Terminal 1 in in renovations).
This means that travel time will depend on what terminal you arrive at. From Terminal 3 it takes 45 minutes to get to Puerto Morelos. Terminal 4 takes 35 minutes, and Terminal 3 is just 25 minutes to Puerto Morelos.
How much is the ADO Bus to Puerto Morelos?
The current price for the ADO bus to Puerto Morelos is 210 Pesos. That is roughly about $12.35 USD according to the current exchange rate.
For more information and a complete step by step guide on how to take the ADO bus from the Cancun Airport to Puerto Morelos, see our guide here.
Renting a Car at Cancun Airport
Renting a car is another option for getting to Puerto Morelos. This can be a good choice if you plan on exploring the region during your trip.
One good place to check for a rental car online is Discovery Cars. This website searches all the rentals and offers good prices on Cancun Airport rentals.
Here are our best tips for renting a car at the Cancun Airport:
- There are rental car companies inside the airport property and some just outside along the highway. If you rent from a company outside the airport you will need to take their shuttle both ways. This does add about 20 minutes to the process of pick up and drop off. For the convenience fee, we prefer the rental car companies in the airport.
- Liability insurance is required in Mexico. Your credit card company might not cover Mexico, or you might need proof of coverage. You can buy it locally when you rent. It is recommended you buy it locally because you have local agents to help you if something happens.
- In general, we prefer the larger car rental companies because they have more options, and in general a more streamlined check out and in.
The drive to the Puerto Morelos area is usually about 25 minutes depending on which area you are going to.
Taking a Taxi from Cancun Airport to Puerto Morelos
Taxis are available outside all terminals at Cancun International Airport. However, most people do not like to have to deal with taxis at the Cancun Airport. Taxi drivers have a bad reputation for overcharging tourists arriving at the airport. There are no set prices nor meters in the taxis at the Cancun Airport. This means you need to ask and also be prepared to negotiate or walk away from a taxi driver that is trying to charge too much.
How Much are Taxis from the Cancun Airport to Puerto Morelos?
However, taxis are usually more expensive than pre-booking a private transfer, and prices can vary depending on demand. Taxis at the airport also do not operate on meters, so the price is typically negotiated. Most of the time taxi drivers will try to charge between $70 USD to $100 USD for a one-way transfer. Of course, taxis cannot offer a round-trip discount because the same taxi will not be taking you back to the airport.
Because of this, many travelers prefer to reserve transportation ahead of time, so they know the exact price and get a discount on a round trip.
Can You Take Uber from Cancun Airport?
Ride share services like Uber have had limited service in the Cancun area and currently cannot reliably pick up passengers directly at Cancun Airport. Uber also does not have services in areas south of Cancun, Uber is not an option to return to the airport.
Because of local transportation regulations and conflicts with taxi unions, most travelers still rely on private transfers, taxis, or shuttles to get from the airport to their hotel.
Can I take the Tren Maya from the Airport to Puerto Morelos?
It is possible to connect to the Tren Maya and get to the Puerto Morelos Train Station. We wish this was an efficient way to get to Puerto Morelos. Unfortunately, it takes about twice as long as taking the ADO and is more expensive. Here is how it works.
Even though the Cancun Tren Maya Station is “at” the airport, it does take 10 minutes by shuttle or taxi to get there. There are shuttles from each terminal of the Cancun Airport to the Cancun Tren Maya Station. You can buy the 35 pesos ticket at the ADO Bus counter. The shuttles only run 30 min. before the train leaves. So, if there are no shuttles, you will need to take a taxi. Taxis can try to charge anywhere from $20 to $60 USD to get the short ways to the station. By the time you get to the station, it will have taken at least 40 minutes.
Then you need to know the train schedule, because there are only a few trains a day going south. If you do take a train, the Puerto Morelos Tren Maya Station is 6 km (3.73 miles) from the center of the part of Puerto Morelos around the 307 Highway. From the station you would most likely need to take a taxi to your final destination.
Really the Tren Maya only works for long haul trips. If you want more details on how to take the Tren Maya from the airport, we have an article about How to Take the Tren Maya from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen. It is basically all the same information; you just get off one stop before Playa Del Carmen.
How to Get from Downtown Cancun to Puerto Morelos
If you are not trying to get from the airport to Puerto Morelos but rather from downtown Cancun, here are your options. The distance between the two is 35 km (21.75 miles) and if driving by car, takes about 40 minutes.
- ADO Bus
- Playa Express/ Colectivos
- Taxi/Uber
ADO Bus from Cancun to Puerto Morelos
Taking the ADO bus is pretty easy to do between Cancun and Puerto Morelos. You will start at the ADO Cancun Bus Station. Purchase your ticket online or at the station. There are about 30 buses a day that connect Cancun to Puerto Morelos.
The price of the ticket costs 63 pesos. It takes 35 minutes to get from the downtown of Cancun to the stop in Puerto Morelos. Where is the stop for the ADO bus in Puerto Morelos? It is along the side of the highway, near to where the road to the beach meets the 307 Highway.
It is important to note that from the side of the road you will need to take a taxi to parts of Puerto Morelos. This will cost between 50 and 100 pesos to parts of Puerto Morelos.
How to Take Playa Express or Colectivos to Puerto Morelos
There are two small van type services that go on the 307 Highway from Cancun to Puerto Morelos. Both these van services are in front of the ADO Bus Station in Cancun. These vans run all day, but not overnight. Since they are small, there really is only space for a bag on your lap.
How Does This Type of Transportation Work?
These small vans mainly carry workers between Cancun and points along the 307 Highway. Vans leave when full, about every 10-15 minutes in the daytime. You pay when you get on. the vans make stops where people want to get off. This is the advantage of these vans over the ADO. If you want to get off before or after the main Puerto Morelos stop, you can with these vans.
Between the colectivos and the Playa Express van service, the Playa Express is a little nicer and has larger vans with more headroom.
How Much Does It Cost to Get to Puerto Morelos?
The price is only a few dollars to ride these vans. Expect to pay around 40-50 pesos for the trip between Cancun and Puerto Morelos.
Taxis and Uber Between Cancun and Puerto Morelos
Taking a taxi or Uber are the only two that will take you door to door service. All the other options drop you at the highway and you need to take a taxi from there to wherever you want to go in Puerto Morelos.
Taxis from downtown Cancun to Puerto Morelos are a little more reasonable than the taxis at the Cancun Airport. You still need to check the price because there are no meters in taxis in Cancun. Taxis will ask for about 550-1000 pesos for the one way to Puerto Morelos. It will depend on where you are going exactly. For example, there are hotels south of Puerto Morelos that are considered being in Puerto Morelos. If it is an all-inclusive hotel as well, it can take more time to drop you off since they have to go through security twice. If you are further south and at an all-inclusive hotel, taxi prices can go upward of 1,400 pesos.
Note: Taxis at taxi stands in Cancun cost more than hailing a taxi on the street. But you have to be able to negotiate your fare to make sure you are getting a cheaper price.
Uber does work on a limited availability in Cancun. Because there are so few options for door-to-door transportation, Uber is one option. Just note you might have to wait a little while for a ride. Prices can start at around 40 pesos.
We hope we answered all of your questions about getting from Cancun to Puerto Morelos. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them below in the comment section and we will be sure to get back to you.
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