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How to get fromSan Diego to Manzanilloby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Manzanillo by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO)plane plane SAN - ZLO
    6h 48m
    $3,792–14,887

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Terminal Portalesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 1/2 to Manzanillobus bus
    37h 19m
    $3,254–3,626

  3. Drive  2,451.1 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Manzanillocar car 2,451.1 km
    29h 41m
    $5,163–7,457

  4. Bus via Civic Center Station

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 7bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to Manzanillobus bus
    42h 43m
    $3,954–7,487

  5. Bus via Civic Center Station #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 6bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to Manzanillobus bus
    44h 47m
    $3,954–8,487

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,091Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,996.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Manzanillo, Mexico?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Parada en Av. Azul Marino via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Ysidro, Tijuana, Terminal Portales, Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 1/2, Manzanillo, and Parada en Obras Maritimas 42 in around 37h 19m.

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