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How to get fromRaleigh to Ixtapaby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Ixtapa by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane RDU - ZIH
    10h 57m
    $3,397–14,097

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Celayabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Celaya to Ixtapabus bus
    2d 10h
    $8,855–16,822

  3. Train, bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio to Moreliabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d 18h
    $10,437–21,237

  4. Drive 3,766.5 km

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Ixtapacar car 3,766.5 km
    41h 48m
    $7,229–10,441

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane FAY - ZIH
    16h 49m
    $3,496–13,706

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Laredo, TX to Saltillobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Saltillo to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d 11h
    $6,371–12,721

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Moreliabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus bus
    3d 6h
    $10,769–17,658

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,052.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Ixtapa, Mexico?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Zihuatanejo via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Laredo, TX, and Saltillo in around 2d 11h.

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