How to travel from Isla Holbox to Acapulco, Mexico

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.

3 routes found

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 AcapulcoIsla Holbox if you're planning a return trip.

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Helicopter and Bus

Jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México and then to Acapulco.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$100,695($4,815)
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Bus

Take the bus to Playa del Carmen Colectivos then Puebla and then to Acapulco Papagayo.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,155($150)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Holbox and Acapulco

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Isla Holbox to Acapulco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Helicopter and Bus + 1 similar
18h 55m
MX$100,695($4,815)
twice daily1,961km (1,218 miles)
Helicopter to Cancún International Airport, bus19h 20m
MX$100,905($4,825)
twice daily1,960km (1,218 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
MX$3,155($150)
every 4 hours2,007km (1,247 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