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How to get fromAcapulco to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Acapulco to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACA - LAX
    7h 59m
    $175–696

  2. Bus via Mazatlán

    1. Take the bus from Acapulco Ejido to Mazatlánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angelesbus bus
    45h 5m
    $183–269

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    3. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 9h
    $547–1,153

  4. Drive  1,952 mi

    1. Drive from Acapulco to Los Angelescar car 1,952 mi
    36h 46m
    $357–515

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ACA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 52m
    $298–947

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    2d 5h
    $299–451

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 15h
    $225–311

Acapulco to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,688.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Acapulco, Mexico and Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles via Mazatlán in around 45h 5m.

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