The distance between Acapulco and Puebla is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Acapulco to Puebla by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puebla → Acapulco if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Puebla CAPU.
Futura Select
There are several options for getting from Acapulco to Puebla by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$920 ($44) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$690 ($33).
The distance between Acapulco and Puebla is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (184 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Acapulco and Puebla by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Acapulco to Puebla is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx MX$690 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Acapulco and Puebla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$920 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Acapulco and Puebla. We recommend that you drive to Puebla. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Acapulco and Puebla. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Acapulco and Puebla with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 50m.
Futura Select run regular bus services between Acapulco and Puebla. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Acapulco to Puebla. We recommend that you take the bus to Puebla CAPU. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Puebla is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) (PBC) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Puebla. Mexico City International Airport (MEX) (MEX) and Toluca International Airport (TLC) (TLC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Acapulco and Puebla. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Acapulco to Puebla is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around MX$920 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 5h 50m | MX$920($44) | every 4 hours | 387km (241 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | MX$690($33) | on demand | 386km (240 miles) |
Volaris
Aeromar
Viva Aerobus
Aeroméxico
Futura Select
The following major airports near Puebla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.