There are 5 ways to get from Belize to Ixtapa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane CTM - ZIH
5h 57m$1,947–7,188Bus
- Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zihuatanejobus
36h 55m$3,337–9,458Drive 1,886.9 km
- Drive from Belize City to Ixtapacar 1,886.9 km
24h 59m$7,327–10,583Bus via Puebla
- Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Pueblabus
- Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Zihuatanejobus
37h 5m$4,087–9,658Bus via Mexico City
- Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Central del Norte to Central del Surbus 1
- Take the bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Zihuatanejobus
38h 6m$3,241–8,965
Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belize to Ixtapa is to fly which costs $1900 - $7500 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Belize to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $1900 - $7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Belize to Ixtapa. However, there are services departing from Belize City and arriving at Zihuatanejo via Chetumal and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.
The distance between Belize and Ixtapa is 1428 km. The road distance is 1886.9 km.
The best way to get from Belize to Ixtapa without a car is to bus which takes 36h 55m and costs $3300 - $9500.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Belize to Ixtapa, including transfers.
Belize to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), depart from Belize City station.
The best way to get from Belize to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $1900 - $7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3300 - $9500 and takes 36h 55m.
Belize to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), arrive at Chetumal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belize to Ixtapa is 1887 km. It takes approximately 24h 59m to drive from Belize to Ixtapa.
What companies run services between Belize and Ixtapa, Mexico?
Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and Mexicana fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belize City to Zihuatanejo via Chetumal and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 36h 55m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Chetumal International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–10,000
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Chetumal International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Thursday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,900–10,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- MayanOz
Bus from Belize City to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–3,900
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $3,300–3,900
Bus from Belize City to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–3,900
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $3,300–3,900
Bus from Belize City to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–3,900
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $3,300–3,900
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Puebla
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zihuatanejo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Puebla CAPU to Zihuatanejo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
- Phone
- 800 003 7635
- Website
- CostaLine
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zihuatanejo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,400
- Website
- CostaLine
- Phone
- +52 55 2595 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos
Bus from Central del Norte to Central del Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos
- Day
- $4
- Night & Elevated
- $7
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- estrelladeoro.com.mx
Bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Zihuatanejo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
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