There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Ixtapa by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane PDX - ZIH
10h 58m$2,902–12,102Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Hermosillobus
- Take the bus from Hermosillo to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro Cárdenasbus
- Take the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejobus
2d 17h$7,244–14,221Train, bus via San Marcos
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Celayabus
- Take the bus from Celaya to Ixtapabus
3d 16h$15,238–31,780Drive 4,410.9 km
- Drive from Portland to Ixtapacar 4,410.9 km
2d 2h$8,480–12,249Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus
3d 4h$3,952–8,295Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Zihuatanejobus
3d 4h$8,692–16,325Train, bus #3
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Zihuatanejobus
4d 12h$10,145–20,245
Portland to Ixtapa by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ixtapa is to fly which costs $2900 - $13000 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 10h 58m and costs $2900 - $13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Ixtapa. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Zihuatanejo via Sacramento and Morelia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
The distance between Portland and Ixtapa is 3704 km. The road distance is 4410.9 km.
The best way to get from Portland to Ixtapa without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $7000 - $15000.
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Portland to Ixtapa, including transfers.
Portland to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 10h 58m and costs $2900 - $13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3900 - $8500 and takes 3 days 4h.
Portland to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Ixtapa is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 6:28 AM in Portland and 7:28 AM in Ixtapa.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ixtapa, Mexico?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and four other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Zihuatanejo via Sacramento and Morelia in around 3d 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $5,500–22,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,800–12,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,900–6,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,500–13,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6,500–15,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3,500–8,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,500–13,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- servicios@acnautobuses.com
- Website
- acnautobuses.com
Bus from Sacramento to Hermosillo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- acnautobuses.com
- Book at
- acnautobuses.com
Bus from Sacramento to Morelia
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,900–4,200
- Schedules at
- acnautobuses.com
- Book at
- acnautobuses.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ixtapa is 4411 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Portland to Ixtapa.
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