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How to get fromMexicali to Ixtapaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane MXL - ZIH
    6h
    $3,132–9,355

  2. Bus to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane TIJ - ZIH
    7h 46m
    $2,803–6,656

  3. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro Cárdenasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejobus bus
    24h 12m
    $3,640–6,203

  4. Drive 2,551.7 km

    1. Drive from Mexicali to Ixtapacar car 2,551.7 km
    29h 43m
    $4,567–6,596

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus bus
    43h
    $3,780–8,214

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d 18h
    $3,900–6,000

Mexicali to Ixtapa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,201.4 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexicali to Zihuatanejo via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, and Lázaro Cárdenas in around 24h 12m.

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