There are 4 ways to get from Mazatlán to Ixtapa by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane MZT - ZIH
5h 54m$2,380–7,794Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Zihuatanejobus
21h 25m$1,600–2,400Bus via Tlaquepaque
- Take the bus from Mazatlan to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Zihuatanejobus
19h 15m$1,995–4,090Drive 973.9 km
- Drive from Mazatlán to Ixtapacar 973.9 km
11h 47m$1,874–2,706
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mazatlán to Ixtapa is to bus which costs $1600 - $2400 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Mazatlán to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $2300 - $8000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mazatlán and arriving at Zihuatanejo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 25m.
The distance between Mazatlán and Ixtapa is 827 km. The road distance is 973.9 km.
The best way to get from Mazatlán to Ixtapa without a car is to bus via Tlaquepaque which takes 19h 15m and costs $1900 - $4100.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Mazatlán to Ixtapa, including transfers.
Mazatlán to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Primera Plus, depart from Mazatlan station.
The best way to get from Mazatlán to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $2300 - $8000. Alternatively, you can bus via Tlaquepaque, which costs $1900 - $4100 and takes 19h 15m.
Mazatlán to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Primera Plus, arrive at Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 station.
Ixtapa is 1h ahead of Mazatlán. It is currently 10:28 PM in Mazatlán and 11:28 PM in Ixtapa.
What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and Ixtapa, Mexico?
Aeroméxico and Viva Aerobus fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mazatlan to Zihuatanejo via Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 and Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 in around 19h 15m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,700–10,000
- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- primeraplus.com.mx
Bus from Mazatlan to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $950–1,700
- Schedules at
- primeraplus.com.mx
- Book at
- primeraplus.com.mx
- Phone
- 800 622 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autovías
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Zihuatanejo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,400
- Website
- Autovías
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Bus from Mazatlán to Zihuatanejo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,600–2,400
- Schedules at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
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 Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mazatlán to Ixtapa is 974 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Mazatlán to Ixtapa.
There are 462+ hotels available in Ixtapa.