The distance between Isla Holbox and Acapulco is around 1,960km (1,218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes around 18h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isla Holbox to Acapulco by helicopter and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Acapulco → Isla Holbox if you're planning a return trip.
Jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México and then to Acapulco.
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Take the bus to Playa del Carmen Colectivos then Puebla and then to Acapulco Papagayo.
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There are several options for getting from Isla Holbox to Acapulco by helicopter and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$3,155 ($150) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can jump in a helicopter and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 18h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$100,695 ($4,815).
The distance between Isla Holbox and Acapulco is around 1,960km (1,218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,417km (881 miles)
It takes around 18h 55m to get from Isla Holbox and Acapulco by helicopter and bus.
The quickest way to get from Isla Holbox to Acapulco is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes around 18h 55m and will set you back approx MX$100,695 ($4,815).
The cheapest way to travel between Isla Holbox and Acapulco is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,155 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Isla Holbox and Acapulco. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México and then to Acapulco. instead which will take 18h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Isla Holbox and Acapulco. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Isla Holbox to Acapulco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chiquilá, Playa del Carmen Colectivos, Playa del Carmen and Puebla. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.
Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río, ADO and Futura Select run regular bus services between Isla Holbox and Acapulco. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Holbox to Acapulco. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México and then to Acapulco. instead which will take 18h 55m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isla Holbox to Acapulco. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México and then to Acapulco. instead which will take 18h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Holbox to Acapulco is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 55m and will usually cost around MX$100,695 ($4,815).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Helicopter and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 55m | MX$100,695($4,815) | twice daily | 1,961km (1,218 miles) |
Helicopter to Cancún International Airport, bus | 19h 20m | MX$100,905($4,825) | twice daily | 1,960km (1,218 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 9h | MX$3,155($150) | every 4 hours | 2,007km (1,247 miles) |
Ecobus Express
ADO
CostaLine
Futura Select
Autobuses Elite
Viva Aerobus
Aeroméxico
Volaris
The following major airports near Acapulco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.