How to travel from Ciudad Juárez to Acapulco, Mexico

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco is around 1,047km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez to Acapulco by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AcapulcoCiudad Juárez if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Acapulco (ACA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    MX$4,160($200)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus via Mexico City North

Take the bus to Mexico City North and then to Acapulco.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,340($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Acapulco.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Distance1,307km (812 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to Acapulco by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,340 ($64) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,160 ($200).

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco is around 1,047km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,778km (1,105 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Acapulco is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx MX$4,160 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,340 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Acapulco (ACA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to Acapulco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 20h 15m.

Futura Select, Apolo Platinum and Estrella de Oro run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 20h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Acapulco (ACA). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Viva Aerobus and Aeroméxico fly between Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Acapulco (ACA). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Ciudad Juárez to Acapulco typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Acapulco (ACA).

The closest major airport to Acapulco is General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) (ACA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Acapulco. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) (ZIH) and Toluca International Airport (TLC) (TLC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Juárez and Acapulco. The distance is around 1,307km (812 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Acapulco is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around MX$4,160 ($200).

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Transport options from Ciudad Juárez to Acapulco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
MX$4,160($200)
on demand1,047km (650 miles)
Bus via Mexico City North + 1 similar
19h 20m
MX$1,340($64)
5 times a week1,395km (867 miles)
Bus20h 15m
MX$2,195($105)
every 20 mins1,304km (811 miles)
Drive
14h 40m
MX$2,300($110)
on demand1,307km (812 miles)

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Airports near Acapulco

The following major airports near Acapulco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

ACA
General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Acapulco
ZIH
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)
International Airport
Distance
186km (115 miles) from Acapulco
TLC
Toluca International Airport (TLC)
International Airport
Distance
277km (172 miles) from Acapulco