What is the cheapest way to get from Acapulco to Tapachula?

The cheapest way to get from Acapulco to Tapachula is to bus via Mexico City which costs $1200 - $2200 and takes 21h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acapulco to Tapachula?

The fastest way to get from Acapulco to Tapachula is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $3500 - $9000.

Is there a direct bus between Acapulco and Tapachula?

No, there is no direct bus from Acapulco to Tapachula. However, there are services departing from Central de Autobuses Papagayo and arriving at Tapachula via Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

How far is it from Acapulco to Tapachula?

The distance between Acapulco and Tapachula is 864 km. The road distance is 1086.7 km.

How do I travel from Acapulco to Tapachula without a car?

The best way to get from Acapulco to Tapachula without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 21h 30m and costs $1200 - $2200.

How long does it take to get from Acapulco to Tapachula?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Acapulco to Tapachula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acapulco to Tapachula bus from?

Acapulco to Tapachula bus services, operated by Futura, depart from Central de Autobuses Papagayo station.

Bus or fly from Acapulco to Tapachula?

The best way to get from Acapulco to Tapachula is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $3500 - $9000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $1200 - $2200 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Acapulco to Tapachula bus arrive?

Acapulco to Tapachula bus services, operated by Futura, arrive at Puebla CAPU station.

Can I drive from Acapulco to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between Acapulco to Tapachula is 1087 km. It takes approximately 15h 30m to drive from Acapulco to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 42+ hotels available in Tapachula.

Acapulco to Tapachula - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Acapulco to Tapachula by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane ACA - TAP
4h 29m
$3,525–8,860
Bus via Mexico City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Acapulco Costera to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus
2. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus
21h 30m
$1,283–2,187
Drive 1,086.7 km
1. Drive from Acapulco to Tapachulacar 1,086.7 km
15h 30m
$1,981–2,861
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Puebla CAPUbus
2. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Tapachulabus
22h 35m
$1,877–4,565
Bus via Santo Domingo Tehuantepec
1. Take the bus from Acapulco Ejido to Salina Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo Tehuantepec to Tapachulabus
24h 22m
$1,456–2,487
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
26h 17m
$2,295–3,828

Acapulco to Tapachula by bus

35Weekly Buses

26h 17mAverage Duration

$2,295Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Acapulco to Tapachula.

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Distance: 864.5 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Acapulco, Mexico and Tapachula, Mexico?

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Acapulco Costera to Tapachula via Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña, Tasqueña, Pino Suárez, Balbuena, and México City in around 21h 30m.

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