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✈ Private Cancun to Tulum shuttle · door-to-door · flat rate

Cancun to Tulum Shuttle

Book your private Cancun to Tulum shuttle — flat rate per vehicle, door-to-door to your hotel in about 2 hours. Flight tracked, driver waiting with your name, and free cancellation on the Premium rate.

Travel time~1h 31m
Distance131 km (81 mi)
Private, all-in from$125 USD
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Choose your service to Tulum

Flat, all-in price per vehicle — for your whole group, not per person.

Most popular
Private Transportation
Private Transportation
VW Transporter or similar
Up to 8 pax Up to 8 bags
The one we recommend
Private Transportation Premium
  • Change date, time or flight as many times as you need
  • Up to $500 USD in coupons for your trip
  • We leave the moment you walk out: minimum waiting
  • A courtesy convenience-store stop on the way to your hotel
$140
USD · one way, total for the vehicle
round trip $270
✓ Risk-free booking · cancel and we refund your money
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Just want the ride? Economical $125 USD Economical rate: no refund. The full amount stays as open credit, with no expiry date, for whenever you come back. Includes one change of date or time, 48 hours in advance.
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EconomicalPremium
Waiting time Up to 30 min Minimum
Private service, no sharing
Flight monitoring
Free cancellation Open credit for your next visit only, not a refund Up to 24h before, fully refunded
Discount coupons Up to $500 USD in discounts
Booking changes 1 change (48 hrs in advance) Unlimited
On-board hygiene kit Antibacterial gel and wipes
Courtesy convenience-store stop

Same vehicle and same driver on both rates: what changes are the terms of your booking.

Airport Taxi
Private sedan
Up to 3 pax Up to 3 bags
one way$135
round trip$265
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Luxury Transportation
Luxury Transportation
Chevrolet Suburban or similar
Up to 5 pax Up to 5 bags
The one we recommend
Luxury Transportation Premium
  • Change date, time or flight as many times as you need
  • Up to $500 USD in coupons for your trip
  • We leave the moment you walk out: minimum waiting
  • A courtesy convenience-store stop on the way to your hotel
$310
USD · one way, total for the vehicle
round trip $595
✓ Risk-free booking · cancel and we refund your money
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Instant confirmation · No hidden fees
Just want the ride? Economical $287 USD Economical rate: no refund. The full amount stays as open credit, with no expiry date, for whenever you come back. Includes one change of date or time, 48 hours in advance.
Choose Economical →
Compare both rates point by point
EconomicalPremium
Waiting time Up to 30 min Minimum
Private service, no sharing
Flight monitoring
Free cancellation Open credit for your next visit only, not a refund Up to 24h before, fully refunded
Discount coupons Up to $500 USD in discounts
Booking changes 1 change (48 hrs in advance) Unlimited
On-board hygiene kit Antibacterial gel and wipes
Courtesy convenience-store stop

Same vehicle and same driver on both rates: what changes are the terms of your booking.

Small Group Transportation
Small Group Transportation
VW Crafter or similar
Up to 15 pax Up to 15 bags
one way$300
round trip$585
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🔒 Prices in USD, all-inclusive. Live availability and exact price are confirmed in the booking step.

Your Cancun to Tulum shuttle

A private Cancun to Tulum shuttle is the fastest, simplest way south: one air-conditioned vehicle, exclusive to your group, straight down Highway 307 to your hotel door in about 1 hour 50 minutes — no shared vans, no stops. You see the flat rate before you pay, your driver waits at arrivals with your name, and we track your flight. Tulum itself trades big resorts for jungle, cenotes and a beach lined with boho eco-hotels, and we drop you exactly where you are staying — the beach road, Aldea Zamá or the Pueblo.

The drive is about 131 km (81 miles) and takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes on the toll-free coastal highway, past Playa del Carmen and Akumal. It is the longest of the classic Riviera Maya transfers, which is exactly why the private option pays off: one air-conditioned vehicle, a driver who knows the beach-zone hotels from the Aldea Zamá condos from downtown, and no roadside stops eating into your first evening.

Tulum is really three places, and where you sleep changes the drop-off. The Zona Hotelera is the famous beach road — Nomade, Be Tulum, Azulik and the beach clubs — narrow, one-way and easy to get lost on. Aldea Zamá and La Veleta are the newer condo-and-Airbnb neighborhoods between the Pueblo and the sand. And Tulum Pueblo has the bus station, cenotes on the doorstep and the best-value hotels. Give us the address and we take you to the right one.

Tulum beach and cliffside Mayan ruins — private transfer from Cancun Airport
Tulum ruins Cliffside Mayan ruins above a turquoise beach — the postcard of the Riviera Maya.
Cobá & Sian Kaan Jungle Mayan ruins at Cobá and the Sian Kaan biosphere within an easy day trip.
Caribbean beaches White sand and warm turquoise water along the Zona Hotelera.
Cenotes Gran Cenote, Dos Ojos and the Sac Actun system minutes from town.
Beach clubs & nightlife Sunset DJ sets and dinner-parties along the beach road.
Boho eco-hotels Design hotels tucked into the jungle and dune — Nomade, Be Tulum, Azulik.

Hotels & areas we serve in Tulum

Door-to-door to every hotel, resort, condo and private address — including these zones.

Zona Hotelera (beach road) The famous beachfront strip — Nomade, Be Tulum, Azulik and the beach clubs.
Aldea Zamá & La Veleta The newer condo and Airbnb neighborhoods between town and the beach.
Tulum Pueblo (downtown) Best-value hotels, the ADO bus station and cenotes on the doorstep.
Tankah & north beaches Quieter coves and villas just north of the hotel zone toward Tankah Bay.

Don’t see your hotel? We go everywhere in Tulum — just type it in the search box above.

What happens when you land in Cancun

From the plane to your hotel in Tulum — here is exactly how the meet & greet works.

1Book & get your voucher

Book online in about two minutes and get instant confirmation and a voucher by email with your driver’s details.

2We track your flight

We watch your flight in real time. If it is early or delayed, the pickup adjusts automatically — your driver waits at no extra cost.

3Meet your driver

After you clear customs, your driver is waiting just outside the terminal exit holding a sign with your name — no airport vendors, no lines.

4Direct ride to your door

Relax in a private, air-conditioned vehicle straight to your hotel in Tulum — no stops, no sharing.

What’s included in your Tulum transfer

✓ Included in the price
  • Private vehicle, exclusive to your group
  • Meet & greet — driver with your name at the exit
  • Real-time flight tracking & free wait time
  • All taxes, tolls and fuel
  • Door-to-door to any hotel, resort or Airbnb
  • Professional, bilingual driver
  • Child & booster seats on request
  • Free cancellation with Premium · 24/7 support
Optional / not included
  • Driver gratuity (optional, appreciated)
  • Grocery or OXXO stop on the way (just ask)
  • Food and drinks during the ride
  • Activities, tours and hotel charges

How to get from Cancun Airport to Tulum

Every way to make the trip — here is how a private transfer compares on price, time and hassle.

Option Price Time Door-to-door Transfers
Private transfer Recommended Flat rate / vehicle ~1h 31m Yes — to your hotel None · direct
Shared shuttle ~$22–50 / person 2–2.5 h Yes, after stops Several drop-offs
ADO bus ~$14–21 2.5–4 h No — bus station Change in Playa
Colectivo (van) ~$8–9 2.5–3 h No — on the highway Change in Playa
Uber / taxi High & variable ~2 h Yes Restricted at airport
Rental car ~$30–50 / day 1.5–2 h Yes + insurance, tolls, parking

FAQs about your Tulum transportation

How long is the transfer from Cancun Airport to Tulum?

About 1 hour 50 minutes (131 km) straight down Highway 307 — direct, with no stops.

Where will my driver meet me?

Just outside the terminal exit, holding a sign with your name — no dealing with the airport taxi vendors before the drive south to Tulum.

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. The flat rate to Tulum covers your whole group up to the vehicle capacity, so the more of you travel together, the less each person pays.

Do you provide child or booster seats?

Yes, free of charge — just request them when you book so your driver has them ready for the ride to Tulum.

How far in advance should I book my Tulum transfer?

Anytime, but at least 24 to 48 hours ahead is best to guarantee your preferred vehicle for the nearly two-hour drive. Last-minute bookings are often possible too.

What if my flight arrives late at night?

Service runs 24/7. Late-night arrivals to Tulum are fully covered, and your driver still meets you at the exit with your name on a sign.

What is the cheapest way to get from Cancun Airport to Tulum?

The ADO bus is cheapest per person (about 2.5–4 hours with a change in Playa del Carmen), but a private transfer is usually better value for 2+ people and drops you at your exact hotel.

Can I take an Uber from Cancun Airport to Tulum?

Uber is restricted at Cancun Airport and unreliable for the long trip to Tulum. A pre-booked private transfer avoids the uncertainty — your driver is confirmed and waiting when you land, at a fixed price.

Shared or private shuttle to Tulum — which is better?

Choose private if you want to leave the airport immediately, travel on your own schedule and go straight to your hotel. A shared shuttle is cheaper solo but waits to fill and makes several drop-offs before yours — on the near two-hour ride to Tulum that adds up.

There is a new Tulum airport — should I still book from Cancun?

Tulum Airport (TQO) opened in 2024 about 40 minutes south of town. If you are flying into Cancun (CUN), this transfer is for you; if you land at Tulum airport instead, just ask and we will quote that pickup.

Can you drop me on the beach road or at an Airbnb?

Yes — the Zona Hotelera beach road, Aldea Zamá, downtown or a private address. It is door-to-door; just give us the exact location.

Do you track my flight if it is delayed?

Yes. We track your inbound flight and move the pickup to the time you actually land. On a 131 km run to Tulum your driver is committed to you for most of the day, so a two-hour delay changes when he leaves, not whether he comes. He waits at no extra cost and there is no rescheduling fee.

How and when do I pay?

You pay online at the moment you book — card, Apple Pay or Google Pay — and the voucher is in your inbox before you close the tab. The rate covers the full 131 km to Tulum, fuel and the driver's time included. Nothing is collected on arrival.

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