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How to get fromSeattle to Ixtapaby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Ixtapa by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)planeSEA - ZIH
    11h 3m
    $6,098–12,450

  2. Fly from King County International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)planeBFI - ZIH
    17h 59m
    $3,468–15,068

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Santa Anabus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Lázaro Cárdenasbus
    5. Take the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejobus
    2d 20h
    $7,232–14,153

  4. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Merced to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus
    4. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Zihuatanejobus
    3d 6h
    $6,500–11,300

  5. Drive 4,622.7 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Ixtapacar4,622.7 km
    2d 2h
    $9,448–13,647

  6. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)planePAE - ZIH
    24h 38m
    $3,516–15,151

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Moreliabus
    3. Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus
    3d 6h
    $4,235–7,804

  8. Train, bus via San Marcos

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Celayabus
    4. Take the bus from Celaya to Ixtapabus
    3d 20h
    $10,425–17,643

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana to Zihuatanejobus
    4d 17h
    $7,427–12,428

Seattle to Ixtapa by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$7,427Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ixtapa, Mexico?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to Zihuatanejo via NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 1, Seattle, Sacramento Bus Station, Merced, Terminal Tlaquepaque, and Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 in around 3d 6h.

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