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

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There are 3 ways to get from Morelia to Ixtapa by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus bus
    5h
    $650–1,500
  2. Drive  348.5 km

    1. Drive from Morelia to Ixtapacar car 348.5 km
    3h 56m
    $670–968
  3. Fly

    1. Fly from General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane MLM - ZIH
    5h 13m
    $3,080–10,293

Morelia to Ixtapa by bus

Calendar112Weekly Buses
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Morelia, Mexico and Ixtapa, Mexico?

Parhikuni operates a bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejo every 3 hours. Tickets cost $650–850 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Aeroméxico, Volaris, and American Airlines fly from General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 6 times a week.

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