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Take The ADO Public Bus

One of the cheapest ways to get from Tulum to Chichen Itza is by taking the ADO bus, which departs daily from Tulum at around 9:37 AM and returns to Tulum at 4:00 PM.

This can be a good option if you’re a solo traveler on a budget and don’t mind a bit of extra hassle in arranging your own transportation rather than taking a tour. You can get to the Tulum bus station by taking a quick taxi or Uber.

The bus journey from Tulum to Chichen Itza (or vice versa) takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes of driving, and costs about 300 pesos ($15 USD) for a one way ticket. You can buy these tickets online at the ADO Bus website, or in person at the bus station in Mexico.

The ADO buses are clean, with air conditioning and bathrooms. Just be careful and keep a good eye on your bags and any valuables, because theft is common in the buses and at the bus terminal. You’ll also want to show up to the bus station early, because the check-in process on a busy day can be tedious and messy.

If you go to Chichen Itza by bus, this should give you at least 3 or 3.5 hours to walk around at the archaeological site, which is plenty of time for most people.

For Chichen Itza, keep in mind you will still need entrance tickets to visit, even if you go without a tour. It’s a good idea to book your Chichen Itza entrance tickets online in advance, that way you can skip the line when you get there and spend more time touring the ruins.