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 which costs $210 - $360 and takes 2 days 9h.

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 11h 17m and costs $130 - $700.

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 San José via Puebla, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel and San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Ixtapa to Costa Rica?

The distance between Ixtapa and Costa Rica is 2061 km. The road distance is 2670.2 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 via San Cristóbal de las Casas which takes 2 days 10h and costs $300 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m 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 11h 17m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 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 2670 km. It takes approximately 38h 43m to drive from Ixtapa to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 764+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

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)plane ZIH - SJO
11h 17m
$132–653
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal Poniente - Observatoriobus
2. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
2d 9h
$210–359
Drive 2,670.2 km
1. Drive from Ixtapa to San Josécar 2,670.2 km
38h 43m
$359–518
Bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puebla CAPUbus
2. Take the bus from Puebla to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus
4. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus
5. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
2d 10h
$309–369
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvadorshuttle
5. Take the bus from El Salvador to Terminal Tica Busbus
2d 17h
$188–387
Bus via Guatemala City
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus
4. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
2d 20h
$244–425

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

33Weekly Planes

11h 44mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ixtapa to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 2,061.3 km
Duration: 11h 17m

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

United Airlines, Aeroméxico, and two 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 Terminal Poniente - Observatorio, Observatorio, Balbuena, México City, Tapachula, San Salvador, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 2d 9h.

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