There are 5 ways to get from Mexico City to David 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 Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to David (DAV)plane MEX - DAV
8h 7m$183–806Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Davidbus
2d 12h$176–246Drive 2,711.1 km
- Drive from Mexico City to Davidcar 2,711.1 km
38h 24m$371–536Bus via Guatemala City
- Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus
- Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus
2d 12h$177–252Bus #2
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
- Take the bus from San José to Davidbus
2d 15h$231–301
Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to David (DAV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mexico City to David is to bus via Guatemala City which costs $170 - $260 and takes 2 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Mexico City to David is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexico City to David. However, there are services departing from República de Uruguay and arriving at David via Mexico City Politécnico Station, Tapachula, Terminal San Carlos - CCA and Terminal Tica Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Mexico City and David is 2184 km. The road distance is 2711.1 km.
The best way to get from Mexico City to David without a car is to bus via Guatemala City which takes 2 days 12h and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Mexico City to David, including transfers.
Mexico City to David bus services, operated by Ecobus Express, depart from Mexico City Politécnico Station.
The best way to get from Mexico City to David is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 2 days 12h.
Mexico City to David bus services, operated by Ecobus Express, arrive at Tapachula station.
David is 1h ahead of Mexico City. It is currently 2:04 AM in Mexico City and 3:04 AM in David.
What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and David, Panama?
Copa Airlines and Aeroméxico fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to David (DAV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from República de Uruguay to David via Poniente 112, Mexico City Politécnico Station, Tapachula, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal Tica Bus in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to David via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Phone
- +52 55 5526 2961
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ecobus Express
Bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Ecobus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mexico City to David is 2711 km. It takes approximately 38h 24m to drive from Mexico City to David.
There are 90+ hotels available in David.



