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How to get fromCancún to Acapulcoby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cancún to Acapulco by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Cancún International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)plane plane CUN - ACA
    5h 49m
    $2,935–8,772

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Córdobabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Córdoba to Acapulco Costerabus bus
    32h 53m
    $2,846–5,670

  3. Drive 1,873.5 km

    1. Drive from Cancún to Acapulcocar car 1,873.5 km
    21h 51m
    $3,330–4,810

  4. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)plane plane TQO - ACA
    8h 46m
    $3,848–10,920

  5. Bus via Puebla

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Puebla Capubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Central de Autobuses Papagayobus bus
    33h 21m
    $3,246–5,931

  6. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Central de Autobuses Papagayobus bus
    34h 11m
    $2,906–6,064

Cancún to Acapulco by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration34h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,906Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,469.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Acapulco, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Acapulco Costera via Córdoba in around 32h 53m.

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