What is the cheapest way to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The cheapest way to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas is to bus which costs $700 - $1400 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The fastest way to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas is to fly and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $1100 - $5000.

Is there a direct bus between Cdmx and Lázaro Cárdenas?

No, there is no direct bus from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas. However, there are services departing from Ponciano Arriaga y Puente de Alvarado and arriving at Lázaro Cárdenas via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The distance between Cdmx and Lázaro Cárdenas is 615 km. The road distance is 594 km.

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

The best way to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $700 - $1400.

How long does it take to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas?

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas bus from?

Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas bus services, operated by La Línea, depart from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

Where does the Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas bus arrive?

Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas bus services, operated by La Línea, arrive at Lázaro Cárdenas station.

Can I drive from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas?

Yes, the driving distance between Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas is 594 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas.

Where can I stay near Lázaro Cárdenas?

There are 22+ hotels available in Lázaro Cárdenas.

Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Lázaro Cárdenas
9h 55m
$700–1,400
Drive 594 km
1. Drive from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas594 km
6h 30m
$1,131–1,634
Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)MEX - ZIH
2. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Lázaro Cárdenas
6h 20m
$1,189–4,933
Bus via Terminal Poniente - Observatorio
1. Take the bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Lázaro Cárdenas
10h 13m
$1,105–1,505
Bus via Lázaro Cárdenas
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Lázaro Cárdenas
10h 45m
$1,200–2,300
Bus to Felipe Ángeles International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Indios Verdes to Base Aerea
2. Fly from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)NLU - ZIH
3. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Lázaro Cárdenas
7h 42m
$1,077–4,357

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

$870Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cdmx to Lázaro Cárdenas.

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Distance: 614.8 km
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Cdmx, Mexico and Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico?

La Línea operates a bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Lázaro Cárdenas once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,200 and the journey takes 8h 30m. CostaLine also services this route once daily.

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