How to travel from Puebla to Acapulco, Mexico

The distance between Puebla and Acapulco is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Puebla to Acapulco 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 AcapulcoPuebla if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Acapulco Papagayo.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$920($44)
Operated by

Futura Select

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Drive

Drive to Acapulco.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puebla and Acapulco

There are several options for getting from Puebla to Acapulco 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 Puebla and Acapulco 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 Puebla and Acapulco by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puebla to Acapulco is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx MX$690 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Puebla and Acapulco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$920 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puebla and Acapulco. We recommend that you drive to Acapulco. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puebla and Acapulco. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Puebla and Acapulco with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 50m.

Futura Select run regular bus services between Puebla and Acapulco. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puebla to Acapulco. We recommend that you take the bus to Acapulco Papagayo. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Puebla and Acapulco. 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 Puebla to Acapulco is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around MX$920 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puebla and Acapulco

Transport options from Puebla to Acapulco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 50m
MX$920($44)
every 4 hours386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
MX$690($33)
on demand386km (240 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