What is the cheapest way to get from Tulum to Ixtapa?

The cheapest way to get from Tulum to Ixtapa is to bus which costs $3000 - $6000 and takes 39h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tulum to Ixtapa?

The fastest way to get from Tulum to Ixtapa is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $4000 - $10000.

Is there a direct bus between Tulum and Ixtapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulum to Ixtapa. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum and arriving at Zihuatanejo via Playa del Carmen Alterna, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Celaya and Ixtapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 10m.

How far is it from Tulum to Ixtapa?

The distance between Tulum and Ixtapa is 1533 km. The road distance is 2017.6 km.

How do I travel from Tulum to Ixtapa without a car?

The best way to get from Tulum to Ixtapa without a car is to bus via Celaya which takes 36h 10m and costs $3600 - $7000.

How long does it take to get from Tulum to Ixtapa?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Tulum to Ixtapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulum to Ixtapa bus from?

Tulum to Ixtapa bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum station.

Where does the Tulum to Ixtapa bus arrive?

Tulum to Ixtapa bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Playa del Carmen Alterna station.

What is the time difference between Tulum and Ixtapa?

Ixtapa is 1h behind Tulum. It is currently 2:42 PM in Tulum and 1:42 PM in Ixtapa.

Can I drive from Tulum to Ixtapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulum to Ixtapa is 2018 km. It takes approximately 24h 45m to drive from Tulum to Ixtapa.

Where can I stay near Ixtapa?

There are 455+ hotels available in Ixtapa.

Tulum to Ixtapa - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Tulum to Ixtapa by taxi, 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.

Taxi to Tulum International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Tulum to Tulum International Airport (TQO)
2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)TQO - ZIH
5h 58m
$4,054–9,688
Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2
2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)CUN - ZIH
8h 19m
$2,595–9,106
Bus via Celaya
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen Alterna
2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Celaya
4. Take the bus from Celaya to Ixtapa
36h 10m
$3,688–6,725
Drive 2,017.6 km
1. Drive from Tulum to Ixtapa2,017.6 km
24h 45m
$3,894–5,625
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen Alterna
2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Puebla Capu
3. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Zihuatanejo
39h 38m
$3,743–5,920
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen Alterna
2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zihuatanejo
39h 45m
$3,010–5,840

Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 6mAverage Duration

$2,257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,533.2 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Ixtapa, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Zihuatanejo via Playa del Carmen Alterna, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Celaya, and Ixtapa in around 36h 10m.

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