What is the cheapest way to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana is to bus which costs $3400 - $4800 and takes 41h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $3000 - $9500.

Is there a direct bus between Ixtapa and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Ixtapa to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Zihuatanejo and arriving at Tijuana via Tecomán and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.

How far is it from Ixtapa to Tijuana?

The distance between Ixtapa and Tijuana is 2295 km. The road distance is 2721.1 km.

How do I travel from Ixtapa to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 33h 1m and costs $4600 - $8000.

How long does it take to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ixtapa to Tijuana bus from?

Ixtapa to Tijuana bus services, operated by Futura, depart from Zihuatanejo station.

Bus or fly from Ixtapa to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $3000 - $9500. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Ana, which costs $4600 - $8000 and takes 33h 1m.

Where does the Ixtapa to Tijuana bus arrive?

Ixtapa to Tijuana bus services, operated by Futura, arrive at Tecomán station.

What is the time difference between Ixtapa and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 1h behind Ixtapa. It is currently 1:03 PM in Ixtapa and 12:03 PM in Tijuana.

Can I drive from Ixtapa to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Ixtapa to Tijuana is 2721 km. It takes approximately 31h 42m to drive from Ixtapa to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 563+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Ixtapa to Tijuana - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ixtapa to Tijuana by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane ZIH - TIJ
6h 1m
$3,055–9,155
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus
2. Take the bus from Guadalajara Central ACN to Tijuanabus
44h 37m
$2,594–5,171
Bus via Santa Ana
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Tecománbus
2. Take the bus from Tecomán to Santa Anabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuanabus
33h 1m
$4,664–7,992
Drive 2,721.1 km
1. Drive from Ixtapa to Tijuanacar 2,721.1 km
31h 42m
$5,276–7,621
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Portales to Tijuanabus
41h 5m
$3,494–4,771
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Uruapanbus
2. Take the bus from Uruapan to Tijuanabus
45h
$3,502–8,603

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

$2,686Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,294.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zihuatanejo to Tijuana via Tecomán and Santa Ana in around 33h 1m.

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