Rome2Rio

How to get fromIxtapa to Isla Mujeresby plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Isla Mujeres

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Ixtapa to Isla Mujeres by plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Cancún International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane ZIH - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    8h 44m
    $3,165–8,215

  2. Fly Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Cozumel International Airport, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane ZIH - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    22h 3m
    $3,140–11,787

  3. Bus, ferry via Celaya

    1. Take the bus from Ixtapa to Celayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Celaya to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    39h 7m
    $4,078–7,553

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ixtapa to Punta Samcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujerescarferry car ferry Punta Sam
    25h 32m
    $4,391–6,112

  5. Bus to General Francisco Mujica International Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus bus
    2. Fly from General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane MLM - CUN
    3. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    11h 21m
    $3,822–10,861

  6. Bus, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    42h 8m
    $3,328–6,683

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,990Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ixtapa to Isla Mujeres.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,635.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Ixtapa, Mexico and Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Ixtapa to Isla Mujeres. However, you can take the bus to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Airport, walk to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zihuatanejo to Isla Mujeres via Ixtapa, Celaya, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún, Farmacias Similares, Playa Tortugas, and Playa Tortugas in around 39h 7m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry 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 City Airport into central London, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.