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

The cheapest way to get from Ixtapa to Costa Rica is to bus via Chilpancingo which costs $180 - $290 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ixtapa to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $240 - $650.

How far is it from Ixtapa to Costa Rica?

The distance between Ixtapa and Costa Rica is 2061 km. The road distance is 2669 km.

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

The best way to get from Ixtapa to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Ixtapa to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Ixtapa to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Futura, depart from Zihuatanejo station.

Bus or fly from Ixtapa to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Ixtapa to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $240 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Ixtapa to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Ixtapa to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Futura, arrive at Puebla CAPU station.

Can I drive from Ixtapa to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Ixtapa to Costa Rica is 2669 km. It takes approximately 38h 39m to drive from Ixtapa to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 794+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Ixtapa to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ixtapa and Costa Rica?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ixtapa to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, 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
best
1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)ZIH - SJO
7h 42m
$242–603
Bus via Chilpancingo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Chilpancingo
2. Take the bus from Chilpancingo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
3. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachula
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvador
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
2d 15h
$186–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puebla CAPU
2. Take the bus from Puebla to San Cristóbal de las Casas
3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachel
4. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Ana
5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Benito
6. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
2d 9h
Drive 2,669 km
1. Drive from Ixtapa to San José2,669 km
38h 39m
$358–517
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachula
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batres
4. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Benito - CCA
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
2d 22h
$215–442
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puebla CAPU
2. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Acayucan
3. Take the bus from Acayucan to San Cristóbal de las Casas
4. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Guatemala City
5. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Salvador
6. Take the bus from El Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus
3d
$325–459

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

34Weekly Planes

7h 15mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,061.3 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

United Airlines, Aeroméxico, and three other airlines fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Puebla, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, Santa Ana, and Terminal San Benito - CCA in around 2d 9h.

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