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 5h 47m and costs $3700 - $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 23h 25m.

How far is it from Acapulco to Tapachula?

The distance between Acapulco and Tapachula is 862 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 5h 47m 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 5h 47m and costs $3700 - $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 51+ 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)ACA - TAP
5h 47m
$3,703–8,834
Bus via Mexico City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Acapulco Costera to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña
2. Take the bus from México City to Tapachula
21h 30m
$1,283–2,151
Drive 1,086.7 km
1. Drive from Acapulco to Tapachula1,086.7 km
15h 30m
$2,083–3,008
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Puebla CAPU
2. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Tapachula
23h 25m
$1,827–4,165
Bus via Salina Cruz
1. Take the bus from Acapulco Ejido to Salina Cruz
2. Take the bus from Salina Cruz to Juchitán de Zaragoza
3. Take the bus from Juchitán de Zaragoza to Tapachula
24h 2m
$1,466–2,297
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Terminal Central Del Sur - TaxqueñaAcapulco
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachula
25h 42m
$2,095–3,828

Acapulco to Tapachula by bus

28Weekly Buses

25h 42mAverage Duration

$2,095Cheapest Price

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Distance: 862.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

Aeroméxico and Volaris 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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