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How to get fromManzanillo to Playa Tamarindosby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manzanillo to Playa Tamarindos by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Playa De Oro International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)plane plane ZLO - ACA
    4h 33m
    $3,595–12,445

  2. Drive  661.4 km

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    1. Drive from Manzanillo to Playa Tamarindoscar car 661.4 km
    9h 10m
    $1,283–1,853

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manzanillo to Central de Autobuses Papagayobus bus
    13h 52m
    $1,808–2,608

  4. Bus to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Manzanillo to Guadalajara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)plane plane GDL - ACA
    6h 59m
    $2,380–5,992

  5. Bus via Nueva Italia

    1. Take the bus from Manzanillo to Cuatro Caminosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cuatro Caminos to Zihuatanejobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Central de Autobuses Papagayobus bus
    21h 5m
    $1,862–4,253

Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Manzanillo, Mexico and Playa Tamarindos, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and Mexicana fly from Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) twice daily. Alternatively, Futura operates a bus from Manzanillo to Central de Autobuses Papagayo once daily. Tickets cost $1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 38m.

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