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Eight ways to Travel from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas

Composite routes from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas

Cheapest
38 h 4 min
Car
3611 km.
from $198
Other
10 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
2950 km.
from $410.89
15 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
2950 km.
from $163.21
41 h 1 min
2949 km.
from $395.90
13 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
2950 km.
from $396.54
12 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
2950 km.
from $396.90
44 h 23 min
Train
2948 km.
from $416.70

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:
$229.62–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76

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:
$255.14–$701.63

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$561.30

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$586.82
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$204.11

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.25–$8.29

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$280.65

La Línea

Phone:
800 622 22 22
Email:
Website:
autovias.com.mx/
Bus from Zamora to Lázaro
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$61.23

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Email:
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Zihuatanejo to Lázaro
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$30.62
Bus from Tijuana to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.03–$95.68

Chihuahuenses

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
chihuahuenses.com.mx/
Bus from Tijuana to Santa
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.58–$114.81

Omnibus de Mexico

Phone:
+52 55 5141 4300
Email:
Website:
odm.com.mx/
Bus from Tijuana to Santa
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$108.43
Bus from Nogales to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$51.03

Autobuses Elite

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
autobuseselite.com.mx/
Bus from Tijuana to Santa
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.55–$82.92
Bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$178.60

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Tijuana to Santa
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.37–$114.81
Bus from San Jose to Nogales
Ave. Duration:
20h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$140.33
Bus from Nogales to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.38–$19.14
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Nogales
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.13–$82.92

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Email:
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Tijuana to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.51–$61.23
Bus from Modesto to Zamora
Ave. Duration:
47h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$229.62

CostaLine

Phone:
800 003 7635
Website:
costaline.com.mx/
Bus from Zihuatanejo to Lázaro
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.38–$11.48

Autovías La Línea

Phone:
800 622 22 22
Email:
Website:
autovias.com.mx/
Bus from Morelia to Lázaro
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.17–$70.16
Bus from Guadalajara Airport to Zamora
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$24.24

Parhikuni

Phone:
800 310 3103
Email:
Website:
parhikuni.com/
Bus from Morelia to Lázaro
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.17–$43.37

TAP

Phone:
55 5141 4300
Website:
tap.com.mx/
Bus from Nogales to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.65–$21.69

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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $260.87 and takes 15h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas is to fly and bus which takes 10h 27m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Lázaro Cárdenas?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Lázaro Cárdenas. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Lázaro Cárdenas via Tijuana and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The distance between San Francisco and Lázaro Cárdenas is 3154 km. The road distance is 3616.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas without a car is to bus which takes 41h 1m and costs $152.17 - $489.13 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas?

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas bus from?

San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas bus arrive?

San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lázaro Cárdenas?

Lázaro Cárdenas is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:24 in San Francisco and 10:24 in Lázaro Cárdenas.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas is 3616 km. It takes approximately 38h 8m to drive from San Francisco to Lázaro Cárdenas.

Where can I stay near Lázaro Cárdenas?

There are 23+ hotels available in Lázaro Cárdenas. Prices start at $22.11 per night.
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