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How to get fromMonterrey to Ixtapaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane MTY - ZIH
    6h 6m
    $1,855–5,089

  2. Bus via Celaya

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Celayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Celaya to Ixtapabus bus
    13h 28m
    $2,396–4,607

  3. Drive  1,171.9 km

    1. Drive from Monterrey to Ixtapacar car 1,171.9 km
    13h 26m
    $2,263–3,269

  4. Tour to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterrey to Desert Museumshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane SLW - ZIH
    17h 24m
    $4,195–11,285

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ixtapabus bus
    18h 46m
    $2,640–3,605

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Zihuatanejobus bus
    21h
    $2,400–4,600

Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and four other airlines fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterrey to Zihuatanejo via Celaya and Ixtapa in around 13h 28m.

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