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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ixtapa to Mexicali by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane plane ZIH - MXL
    9h 54m
    $3,405–10,355

  2. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central ACN to Mexicalibus bus Tapachula
    47h 42m
    $2,494–4,271

  3. Bus via Celaya

    1. Take the bus from Ixtapa to Celayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Celaya to Mexicalibus bus
    39h 39m
    $3,918–7,281

  4. Drive 2,551.8 km

    1. Drive from Ixtapa to Mexicalicar car 2,551.8 km
    29h 40m
    $4,566–6,595

  5. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane ZIH - TIJ
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Mexicalibus bus
    8h 16m
    $2,805–6,705

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Tecománbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tecomán to Mexicalibus bus
    41h 33m
    $4,564–6,992

  7. Bus via Morelia

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Mexicalibus bus
    41h 40m
    $3,762–8,401

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,200.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zihuatanejo to Mexicali via Ixtapa and Celaya in around 39h 39m.

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