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How to get fromAcapulco to San Diegoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Acapulco to San Diego by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane ACA - TIJ
    6h 43m
    $183–398

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Tijuanabus bus
    47h 54m
    $266–405

  3. Drive 1,844.2 mi

    1. Drive from Acapulco to San Diegocar car 1,844.2 mi
    35h 10m
    $337–487

  4. Bus via Acapulco Ejido

    1. Take the bus from Acapulco Ejido to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 3h
    $268–415

  5. Bus via Morelia

    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 5h
    $265–586

Acapulco to San Diego by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,567.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Acapulco, Mexico and San Diego, CA, USA?

Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Autobuses Elite operates a bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Tijuana twice daily. Tickets cost $260–390 and the journey takes 47h.

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