Getting around Playa del Carmen means walking around the centre or taking ADO buses for regional journeys. From Suites Corazon, the city centre is about 35 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by car.
- ADO terminal: Playa del Carmen Turística is at Quinta Avenida 141.
- Regional bus destinations: Routes from Turística include Cancún, Tulum, Valladolid and Chichén Itzá.
- Ferry connection: The Turística terminal is near the Cozumel ferry pier.
Walking around central Playa del Carmen
The city centre is about 35 minutes on foot from Suites Corazon, or about 8 minutes by car.
The ADO Turística terminal is on Fifth Avenue at Avenida Juárez, near the town centre. Its location also puts the Cozumel ferry pier close to the bus terminal, making it possible to plan both connections around this central area.
Local buses, taxis and other transport
ADO serves regional destinations from Playa del Carmen Turística, including Cancún, Tulum, Cancún Airport Terminal 4, Valladolid and Chichén Itzá.
If you are travelling to Tulum’s archaeological site, check the onward journey as part of your plan; how to get from Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Ruins covers that trip.
Finding the ADO station and ferry terminal
Playa del Carmen Turística is the ADO terminal on Quinta Avenida at Avenida Juárez, close to the Cozumel ferry pier. ADO gives its address as Quinta Avenida 141, Solidaridad, C.P. 77710, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
The terminal has convenience stores and luggage storage. For a ferry crossing, you can plan the bus terminal and pier together. The Playa del Carmen to Cozumel ferry journey starts from this part of town.
Playa del Carmen also has an ADO Alterna terminal on Calle 12 Norte. Longer-distance services to Mérida, Chetumal and Bacalar often use Alterna, so check the terminal printed on your ticket before setting off.
Planning travel beyond the city
For airport transfers and longer journeys, confirm your departure point and route before you travel. The guide to how to get from Cancún Airport to Playa del Carmen covers that connection.
Before you go, check the official site for current terminal details and services; ADO schedules, routes and operating information can change.
FAQs
Which ADO station should I use in Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen has Turística and Alterna terminals. Check the terminal printed on your ticket, especially for longer-distance services.
Is the ADO Turística terminal close to the Cozumel ferry pier?
Yes. The terminal is near the Cozumel ferry pier, around Fifth Avenue and Avenida Juárez.
Does ADO serve destinations outside Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Turística routes include Cancún, Tulum, Cancún Airport Terminal 4, Valladolid and Chichén Itzá.