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San Francisco, United States of America → Ixtapa, Mexico

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Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to Ixtapa

Composite routes from San Francisco to Ixtapa

Cheapest
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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$815.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$815.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
13h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.07

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$239.13

Primera Plus

Phone:
+52 477 710 0060
Website:
primeraplus.com.mx/
Bus from Celaya to Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.74–$50.00

Autobuses Elite

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Website:
autobuseselite.com.mx/
Bus from Tijuana to Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
3d 1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$206.52

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$108.70

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Modesto to Morelia
Ave. Duration:
2d 5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$206.52

Parhikuni

Phone:
800 310 3103
Website:
parhikuni.com/
Bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.52–$39.13

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Celaya
Ave. Duration:
32h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$228.26

The S

Website:
stanrta.org/
Bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Ixtapa is to bus which costs $163.04 - $445.65 and takes 3 days 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Ixtapa?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Ixtapa. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Zihuatanejo via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Celaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

The distance between San Francisco and Ixtapa is 3054 km. The road distance is 3650.3 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Ixtapa without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Ixtapa without a car is to bus via Celaya which takes 2 days 0h and costs $239.13 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from San Francisco to Ixtapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Ixtapa bus from?

San Francisco to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Celaya, which costs $239.13 - $402.17 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the San Francisco to Ixtapa bus arrive?

San Francisco to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ixtapa?

Ixtapa is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 22:24 in San Francisco and 23:24 in Ixtapa.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Ixtapa is 3650 km. It takes approximately 38h 40m to drive from San Francisco 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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