Rome2Rio

How to get fromPalm Springs to Ixtapaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Ixtapa

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Palm Springs to Ixtapa by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane LAX - ZIH
    11h 21m

  2. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane ONT - ZIH
    14h 36m
    $2,531–11,311

  3. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro Cárdenasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejobus bus
    29h 42m
    $5,404–8,733

  4. Drive  2,747.6 km

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Ixtapacar car 2,747.6 km
    31h 57m
    $5,787–8,359

  5. Bus, train to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane TIJ - ZIH
    12h 59m

  6. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane PSP - ZIH
    9h 21m
    $6,064–25,074

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Nogalesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nogales to Magdalenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro Cárdenasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejobus bus
    30h 26m
    $5,248–8,613

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Tepicbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Zihuatanejobus bus
    45h 21m
    $4,318–7,088

  9. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Moreliabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d 4h
    $2,868–6,338

  10. Bus #4

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Zihuatanejobus bus
    3d 5h

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,898Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Palm Springs to Ixtapa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,699.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Ixtapa, Mexico?

You can take a vehicle from Palm Springs to Zihuatanejo via Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, Mexicali Centro Cívico, Mexicali, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, and Lázaro Cárdenas in around 29h 42m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 3 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Mexico

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There