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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Playa Del Carmen to Ixtapa

Composite routes from Playa Del Carmen to Ixtapa

Cheapest
14 h 39 min
Car
982 km.
from $54
Other
7 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1555 km.
from $1403.17
35 h 12 min
1554 km.
from $191.59
8 h
Bus, Plane
1555 km.
from $31805.35
8 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1555 km.
from $31767.30
37 h 25 min
1554 km.
from $259.63
37 h 40 min
1554 km.
from $268.33

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
United Airlines
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Aeroméxico
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Viva Aerobus
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Volaris
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Magnicharters
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United Airlines
Website
7h 21m
Every day
$152.17–$510.87
Aeroméxico
Website
4h 50m
Every day
$59.78–$347.83
Viva Aerobus
Website
8h 40m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$59.78–$228.26
Volaris
Website
5h 50m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$59.78–$347.83
Magnicharters
Website
2h
Every day
$44.57–$282.61
Bus operators
Found: 4
ADO
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Futura
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CostaLine
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Los Galgos
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ADO
Website
24h 10m
Every 4 hours
$103.26–$163.04
+52 55 4386 4652
+52 55 4386 4652
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Futura
Website
6h
Every 4 hours
$23.91–$65.22
800 507 5500
800 507 5500
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
CostaLine
Website
10h 35m
Once daily
$36.96–$65.22
800 003 7635
800 003 7635
Call
Los Galgos
Website
3h 32m
Hourly
$9.78–$16.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa?

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa is to bus which costs $141.30 - $250 and takes 37h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa?

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $706.52 - $1739.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Ixtapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa. However, there are services departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at Zihuatanejo via Puebla CAPU and Central de Autobuses Papagayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 12m.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Ixtapa is 1641 km. The road distance is 2099.8 km.

How do I travel from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa without a car?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa without a car is to bus via Acapulco which takes 35h 12m and costs $130.43 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa bus from?

Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Playa del Carmen Alterna station.

Bus or fly from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $706.52 - $1739.13 . Alternatively, you can bus via Acapulco, which costs $130.43 - $239.13 and takes 35h 12m.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa bus arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Puebla Capu station.

What is the time difference between Playa del Carmen and Ixtapa?

Ixtapa is 1h behind Playa del Carmen. It is currently 05:11 in Playa del Carmen and 04:11 in Ixtapa.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa is 2100 km. It takes approximately 24h 58m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa.

Where can I stay near Ixtapa?

There are 425+ hotels available in Ixtapa. Prices start at $2.76 per night.
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