There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Ixtapa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane SEA - ZIH
11h 45m$3,159–12,159Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus
- Take the bus from Provo Envios Confianza to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Celayabus
- Take the bus from Celaya to Ixtapabus
2d 12h$8,114–12,305Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Nogales, AZbus
- Drive from Nogales, AZ to Santa Anacar
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro Cárdenasbus
- Take the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejobus
2d 17h$10,947–21,460Drive 4,619.5 km
- Drive from Seattle to Ixtapacar 4,619.5 km
2d 3h$9,036–13,052Train to Portland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane PDX - ZIH
14h 49m$3,820–13,895Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane BFI - ZIH
18h 5m$5,107–21,107Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus
3d 8h$4,412–9,194Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Zihuatanejobus
4d 17h$10,951–22,039
Seattle to Ixtapa by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Ixtapa is to fly which costs $3100 - $13000 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 11h 45m and costs $3100 - $13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Ixtapa. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Zihuatanejo via Provo Envios Confianza, El Paso, Celaya and Ixtapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Seattle and Ixtapa is 3862 km. The road distance is 4619.5 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to Ixtapa without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 2 days 12h and costs $8000 - $13000.
It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Seattle to Ixtapa, including transfers.
Seattle to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 11h 45m and costs $3100 - $13000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $8000 - $13000 and takes 2 days 12h.
Seattle to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Provo Intermodal Hub station.
Ixtapa is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 1:09 AM in Seattle and 2:09 AM in Ixtapa.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ixtapa, Mexico?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and four other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Zihuatanejo via Provo Intermodal Hub, Provo Envios Confianza, El Paso, Celaya, and Ixtapa in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $3,000–12,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $5,500–22,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,900–12,000
Flights from King County International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Portland International Airport, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 22m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–21,000
Flights from King County International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Portland International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 44m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $6,000–23,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6,000–14,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $800–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6,000–14,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,200–4,200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,800–3,500
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Ixtapa is 4619 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Seattle to Ixtapa.
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