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How to get fromPhoenix to Tapachulaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Tapachula by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane PHX - TAP
    8h 20m
    $3,060–12,550

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central ACN to Tapachulabus bus Tijuana
    2d 12h
    $3,828–6,703

  3. Drive  3,377.6 km

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Tapachulacar car 3,377.6 km
    40h 19m
    $7,173–10,361

  4. Bus to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane MXL - TAP
    12h 32m
    $5,017–13,814

  5. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    2d 13h
    $3,782–7,766

Phoenix to Tapachula by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,782Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,886.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Tapachula, Mexico?

Aeroméxico and American Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Tapachula via Terminal Tlaquepaque and Central ACN in around 2d 12h.

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