There are 10 ways to get from Acapulco to California by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ACA - LAX
7h 59m$186–698Fly to Tijuana International Airport
cheapest- Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane ACA - TIJ
6h 43m$172–398Bus via Mazatlán
- Take the bus from Acapulco Ejido to Mazatlánbus
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angelesbus
45h 18m$188–278Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 9h$548–1,167Drive 1,952 mi
- Drive from Acapulco to Los Angelescar 1,952 mi
36h 46m$357–515Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane ACA - FAT
12h 26m$210–836Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ACA - OAK
8h 3m$343–1,042Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane ACA - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
10h 52m$299–899Bus
- Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Tijuanabus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
2d 5h$310–467Bus #2
- Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Angelesbus
2d 15h$227–317
Acapulco to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Acapulco to California is to bus via Mazatlán which costs $180 - $280 and takes 45h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Acapulco to California is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $170 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Acapulco to California. However, there are services departing from Acapulco Ejido and arriving at 7th / Maple via Mazatlán and 7th / Decatur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 18m.
The distance between Acapulco and California is 1698 miles. The road distance is 1963.4 miles.
The best way to get from Acapulco to California without a car is to bus via Mazatlán which takes 45h 18m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Acapulco to California, including transfers.
Acapulco to California bus services, operated by Autobuses Elite, depart from Acapulco Ejido station.
The best way to get from Acapulco to California is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Mazatlán, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 45h 18m.
Acapulco to California bus services, operated by Autobuses Elite, arrive at Mazatlán station.
California is 1h behind Acapulco. It is currently 4:31 PM in Acapulco and 3:31 PM in California.
What companies run services between Acapulco, Mexico and California, USA?
Volaris, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Acapulco Ejido to 7th / Maple via Mazatlán, Los Angeles, and 7th / Decatur in around 45h 18m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Queretaro
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Tijuana International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Tijuana International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–340
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–850
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Queretaro, Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,000
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–850
Flights from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Queretaro, Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Bus from Acapulco Ejido to Mazatlán
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 47h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Schedules at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
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Yes, the driving distance between Acapulco to California is 1963 miles. It takes approximately 36h 46m to drive from Acapulco to California.
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