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How to get fromAustin to Ixtapaby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Ixtapa by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane AUS - ZIH
    8h 54m
    $2,277–11,085

  2. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane SAT - ZIH
    9h 20m
    $2,186–9,968

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Celayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Celaya to Ixtapabus bus
    24h 43m
    $3,403–4,555

  4. Drive 1,759.5 km

    1. Drive from Austin to Ixtapacar car 1,759.5 km
    19h 22m
    $3,435–4,961

  5. Bus via Nuevo Laredo

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Nuevo Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Uruapanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uruapan to Zihuatanejobus bus
    29h 59m
    $3,413–5,722

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,478 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Ixtapa, Mexico?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Zihuatanejo via Celaya and Ixtapa in around 24h 43m.

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