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

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There are 8 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
    10h 40m
    $3,398–14,098

  2. 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 10h
    $6,771–13,521

  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
    $11,806–22,307

  4. Drive 3,766.5 km

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Ixtapacar car 3,766.5 km
    41h 48m
    $7,320–10,573

  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
    13h 8m
    $3,416–12,736

  6. 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
    13h 59m
    $4,610–17,076

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Luis de la Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Luis de la Paz to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1 to Zihuatanejobus bus
    3d 4h
    $12,122–22,179

  8. 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 5h
    $11,852–18,779

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,052.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

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

American Airlines, United 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 10h.

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