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How to get fromIxtapa to Cancúnby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ixtapa to Cancún by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane ZIH - CUN
    7h 11m
    $1,890–7,175

  2. Bus via Puebla

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puebla CAPUbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puebla Capu to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    39h 5m
    $3,811–6,798

  3. Drive 2,088 km

    1. Drive from Ixtapa to Cancúncar car 2,088 km
    24h 36m
    $3,711–5,361

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    40h 15m
    $3,098–6,361

  5. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    41h 12m
    $3,000–5,838

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,653Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,595.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún via Puebla CAPU and Puebla Capu in around 39h 5m.

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