What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa is to bus which costs $3600 - $5500 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa?

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $4300 - $11000.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Ixtapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Ixtapa. However, there are services departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Zihuatanejo via San Benito, Santa Ana, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas and Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Ixtapa?

The distance between Costa Rica and Ixtapa is 2062 km. The road distance is 2675.7 km.

How do I travel from Costa Rica to Ixtapa without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa without a car is to bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas which takes 2 days 9h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Rica to Ixtapa bus from?

Costa Rica to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Ixtapa?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $4300 - $11000. Alternatively, you can bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas, which costs and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Costa Rica to Ixtapa bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal San Benito - CCA station.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Ixtapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Ixtapa is 2676 km. It takes approximately 38h 33m to drive from Costa Rica to Ixtapa.

Where can I stay near Ixtapa?

There are 448+ hotels available in Ixtapa.

Costa Rica to Ixtapa - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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

Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)SJO - ZIH
8h 51m
$4,338–11,045
Fly from Limón International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)LIO - ZIH
12h 28m
$2,297–9,730
Bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from San Benito to Santa Ana
3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachel
4. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Cristóbal de las Casas
5. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Puebla
6. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Zihuatanejo
2d 9h
Drive 2,675.7 km
1. Drive from San José to Ixtapa2,675.7 km
38h 33m
$6,437–9,298
Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQP
2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)XQP - ZIH
9h 44m
$4,197–11,594
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachula
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to México City
4. Take the bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Zihuatanejo
2d 12h
$3,678–5,369
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to El Salvador
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Antigua Guatemala
3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachula
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City Politécnico Station
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zihuatanejo
2d 17h
$3,348–7,055
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Guatemala Aguilar Batres
3. Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachula
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zihuatanejo
2d 21h
$3,906–7,803

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 43mAverage Duration

$2,353Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Ixtapa.

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Distance: 2,061.9 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Ixtapa, Mexico?

Aeroméxico and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Zihuatanejo via San Benito, Santa Ana, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Puebla CAPU in around 2d 9h.

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