What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula is to bus via San Luis Río Colorado which costs $2700 - $5500 and takes 3 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $3800 - $14000.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Tapachula?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Tapachula. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Tapachula?

The distance between Los Angeles and Tapachula is 3414 km. The road distance is 3975.1 km.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Tapachula without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $11000 - $21000.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Tapachula bus from?

Los Angeles to Tapachula bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from Los Angeles to Tapachula?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $3800 - $14000. Alternatively, you can bus via San Luis Río Colorado, which costs $2700 - $5500 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the Los Angeles to Tapachula bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Tapachula bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tapachula?

Tapachula is 1h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 3:53 AM in Los Angeles and 4:53 AM in Tapachula.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Tapachula is 3975 km. It takes approximately 46h 12m to drive from Los Angeles to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 46+ hotels available in Tapachula.

Los Angeles to Tapachula - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tapachula by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane LAX - TAP
9h 11m
$3,890–13,769
Bus via San Luis Río Colorado
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus
3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tapachulabus
3d
$2,743–5,155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
2d 18h
$11,226–21,042
Drive 3,975.1 km
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tapachulacar 3,975.1 km
46h 12m
$7,727–11,162
Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane TIJ - TAP
11h 25m
$4,109–11,781
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tapachulabus
3d 7h
$4,500–6,500

Los Angeles to Tapachula by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

3dAverage Duration

$2,743Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,413.7 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tapachula, Mexico?

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tapachula via Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, Mexicali, San Luis Río Colorado, and San Luis Río Colorado in around 3d.

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