What is the cheapest way to get from El Paso to Tapachula?

The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Tapachula is to bus which costs $3300 - $7000 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from El Paso to Tapachula?

The fastest way to get from El Paso to Tapachula is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $2600 - $9000.

Is there a direct bus between El Paso and Tapachula?

No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to Tapachula. However, there are services departing from Presidencia and arriving at Tapachula via Ciudad Juárez, Central del Norte and Politécnico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 34m.

How far is it from El Paso to Tapachula?

The distance between El Paso and Tapachula is 2392 km. The road distance is 2857.5 km.

How do I travel from El Paso to Tapachula without a car?

The best way to get from El Paso to Tapachula without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 42h 34m and costs $4100 - $7500.

How long does it take to get from El Paso to Tapachula?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from El Paso to Tapachula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Paso to Tapachula bus from?

El Paso to Tapachula bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Ciudad Juárez station.

Bus or fly from El Paso to Tapachula?

The best way to get from El Paso to Tapachula is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $2600 - $9000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $4100 - $7500 and takes 42h 34m.

Where does the El Paso to Tapachula bus arrive?

El Paso to Tapachula bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

Can I drive from El Paso to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Tapachula is 2858 km. It takes approximately 33h 45m to drive from El Paso to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 47+ hotels available in Tapachula.

El Paso to Tapachula - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Paso to Tapachula by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane CJS - TAP
7h 59m
$2,672–8,562
Bus via Mexico City
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
42h 34m
$4,194–7,184
Drive 2,857.5 km
1. Drive from El Paso to Tapachulacar 2,857.5 km
33h 45m
$5,953–8,598
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
46h 50m
$5,147–9,213
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Miguel Ahumada / Villa Ahumadabus
2. Take the bus from Villa Ahumada to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 7bus
3. Take the bus from Central ACN to Tapachulabus
2d 11h
$3,317–7,013

Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,391.9 km
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Tapachula, Mexico?

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Presidencia to Tapachula via Minatitlán Sur, Ciudad Juárez, México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, Central del Norte, Diana, and Politécnico in around 42h 34m.

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