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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Ixtapa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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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
    11h 10m
    $3,401–14,101

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nuevo Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d 17h
    $7,123–13,723

  3. Train, bus via New Orleans

    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
    $18,373–29,462

  4. Drive  3,766.5 km

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Ixtapacar car 3,766.5 km
    41h 49m
    $7,933–11,458

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane CLT - ZIH
    14h 1m
    $4,902–15,845

  6. Train, bus

    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
    $16,568–23,311

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,052.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 10m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Zihuatanejo via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Nuevo Laredo in around 2d 17h.

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