What is the cheapest way to get from McAllen to Tapachula?

The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Tapachula is to bus via Cuautitlán Izcalli which costs $2500 - $4500 and takes 29h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from McAllen to Tapachula?

The fastest way to get from McAllen to Tapachula is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $3000 - $11000.

Is there a direct bus between McAllen and Tapachula?

No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Tapachula. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Tapachula via Reynosa, Tepotzotlán and Politécnico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.

How far is it from McAllen to Tapachula?

The distance between McAllen and Tapachula is 1435 km. The road distance is 1684 km.

How do I travel from McAllen to Tapachula without a car?

The best way to get from McAllen to Tapachula without a car is to bus via Cuautitlán Izcalli which takes 29h 34m and costs $2500 - $4500.

How long does it take to get from McAllen to Tapachula?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from McAllen to Tapachula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McAllen to Tapachula bus from?

McAllen to Tapachula bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Reynosa station.

Bus or fly from McAllen to Tapachula?

The best way to get from McAllen to Tapachula is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $3000 - $11000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cuautitlán Izcalli, which costs $2500 - $4500 and takes 29h 34m.

Where does the McAllen to Tapachula bus arrive?

McAllen to Tapachula bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Tepotzotlán station.

What is the time difference between McAllen and Tapachula?

Tapachula is 1h behind McAllen. It is currently 12:17 PM in McAllen and 11:17 AM in Tapachula.

Can I drive from McAllen to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Tapachula is 1684 km. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from McAllen to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 46+ hotels available in Tapachula.

McAllen to Tapachula - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from McAllen to Tapachula by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane REX - TAP
7h 6m
$3,013–10,627
Bus via Cuautitlán Izcalli
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Tepotzotlánbus
2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
29h 34m
$2,515–4,504
Drive 1,684 km
1. Drive from McAllen to Tapachulacar 1,684 km
22h 38m
$3,273–4,727
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Veracruzbus
2. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus
31h 24m
$3,518–5,199
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Cárdenasbus
2. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Tapachulabus
34h 46m
$3,635–5,799
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Villahermosabus
2. Take the bus from Villahermosa to Tapachulabus
36h 45m
$3,785–5,999

General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

20Weekly Planes

8h 47mAverage Duration

$2,594Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,434.8 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Tapachula, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Tapachula via Reynosa, Tepotzotlán, México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, Autobuses del Norte, Politécnico, and Politécnico in around 29h 34m.

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