The distance between Acapulco and Isla Holbox is around 1,939km (1,205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 18h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Acapulco to Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isla Holbox → Acapulco if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Mexico City Taxqueña and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox.
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Take the bus to Puebla CAPU then Cancun and then to Chiquilá.
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There are several options for getting from Acapulco to Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$3,200 ($155) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then jump in a helicopter and arrive in approximately 18h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$100,675 ($4,815).
The distance between Acapulco and Isla Holbox is around 1,939km (1,205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,417km (881 miles)
It takes around 18h 55m to get from Acapulco and Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter.
The quickest way to get from Acapulco to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 18h 55m and will set you back approx MX$100,675 ($4,815).
The cheapest way to travel between Acapulco and Isla Holbox is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,200 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Acapulco and Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Mexico City Taxqueña and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 18h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Acapulco and Isla Holbox. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Acapulco to Isla Holbox. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puebla CAPU, Cancun and Chiquilá. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Futura Select and ADO run regular bus services between Acapulco and Isla Holbox. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Acapulco to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Mexico City Taxqueña and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 18h 55m.
The closest major airport to Isla Holbox is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Isla Holbox. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Acapulco to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Mexico City Taxqueña and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 18h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Acapulco to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes, on average, 18h 55m and will usually cost around MX$100,675 ($4,815).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Helicopter + 2 similar | 18h 55m | MX$100,675($4,815) | twice daily | 1,939km (1,205 miles) |
Bus to Mexico City Taxqueña, helicopter | 19h 15m | MX$100,905($4,825) | twice daily | 1,939km (1,205 miles) |
Bus to Puebla CAPU, helicopter | 1 day 10h | MX$31,125($1,490) | once daily | 2,005km (1,246 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | MX$3,200($155) | twice daily | 2,035km (1,264 miles) |
ADO
Ecobus Express
CostaLine
Futura Select
Autobuses Elite
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Holbox Collection
The following major airports near Isla Holbox offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.