ADO bus to TulumorWelcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen?

The short answer

For one traveler the ADO bus to Tulum is cheaper by MX$961. But at 4 travelers the Welcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen takes over.

The Welcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen is quicker: 50 min against 2 h 40. The ADO bus to Tulum varies between 160 and 185 minutes.

ADO bus to Tulum: 11:40–20:00. Welcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen: Runs all night.

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Whole-party totals · adult fares

What each costs for the whole party, in MXN. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
Travelers	ADO bus to Tulum	Welcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen	Difference
1	MX$445	about MX$1,406	MX$961
2	MX$890	about MX$1,406	MX$516
3	MX$1,335	about MX$1,406	MX$71
4	MX$1,780	about MX$1,505	MX$275
5	MX$2,225	about MX$1,505	MX$720
6	MX$2,670	about MX$1,505	MX$1,165
7	MX$3,115	about MX$1,505	MX$1,610
8	MX$3,560	about MX$2,039	MX$1,521

The cheaper option changes at 4 travelers, from the ADO bus to Tulum to the Welcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen. That is the whole reason this comparison is not a single number.

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Where each one leaves you

ADO Aeropuerto · ADO (ADO Aeropuerto)ADO bus to Tulum

From: Terminal 3, the ADO counter outside arrivals; it then calls at Terminal 4 and Terminal 2
To: Tulum, the ADO bus station in town
Luggage: One checked suitcase up to 25 kg and one small bag at your seat, at no charge.
Runs: 11:40–20:00
Journey: 160–185 min

Only six a day: nothing before 11:40 or after 20:00.

ADO bus to Tulum: price for every party size

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transfer · Welcome PickupsWelcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen

From: Driver meets you in the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board
To: Any address in Playa del Carmen
Runs: All night
Journey: 50 min

The price is fixed and paid when you book, so traffic does not change it.

Welcome Pickups transfer to Playa del Carmen: price for every party size

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