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ADO bus to TulumorWelcome Pickups transfer to Tulum?

The short answer

For one traveler the ADO bus to Tulum is cheaper by MX$2,010. But at 7 travelers the Welcome Pickups transfer to Tulum takes over.

The Welcome Pickups transfer to Tulum is quicker: 1 h 30 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 Tulum: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

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 Tulum is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersADO bus to TulumWelcome Pickups transfer to TulumDifference
1MX$445about MX$2,455MX$2,010
2MX$890about MX$2,455MX$1,565
3MX$1,335about MX$2,455MX$1,120
4MX$1,780about MX$2,772MX$992
5MX$2,225about MX$2,772MX$547
6MX$2,670about MX$2,772MX$102
7MX$3,115about MX$2,772MX$343
8MX$3,560about MX$3,148MX$412

The cheaper option changes at 7 travelers, from the ADO bus to Tulum to the Welcome Pickups transfer to Tulum. 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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