Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Acapulco

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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
    3h 59m
    $3,235–10,772

  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  1,874 km

    1. Drive from Cancún to Acapulcocar car 1,874 km
    21h 50m
    $4,724–6,823

  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
    7h 53m
    $3,848–11,420

  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
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cancún to Acapulco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,469.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

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

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There