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How to get fromTijuana to Ixtapaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Ixtapa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane TIJ - ZIH
    5h 46m
    $2,950–7,606

  2. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro Cárdenasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejobus bus
    27h 2m
    $3,703–6,288

  3. Drive  2,716 km

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Ixtapacar car 2,716 km
    31h 53m
    $5,158–7,450

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro Cárdenasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejobus bus
    28h
    $3,699–7,450

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Uruapanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uruapan to Zihuatanejobus bus
    45h
    $3,577–8,163

  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d 22h
    $4,100–6,500

Tijuana to Ixtapa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$4,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,296.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Ixtapa, Mexico?

Volaris flies from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Zihuatanejo via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, and Lázaro Cárdenas in around 27h 2m.

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