The distance between Tijuana and Acapulco is around 2,497km (1,551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tijuana 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 Acapulco → Tijuana if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Acapulco (ACA).
Volaris
+ 2 othersTake the bus to México Politécnico and then to Acapulco Papagayo.
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There are several options for getting from Tijuana to Acapulco by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$2,925 ($140) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$6,460 ($310).
The distance between Tijuana and Acapulco is around 2,497km (1,551 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,442km (1,517 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tijuana and Acapulco by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tijuana to Acapulco is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx MX$6,460 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Tijuana and Acapulco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$2,925 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tijuana and Acapulco. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Acapulco (ACA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tijuana and Acapulco. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tijuana and Acapulco with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 23h.
ACN Autobuses, CostaLine, Futura Select, Chihuahuenses, Autobuses Elite, TAP and ETN run regular bus services between Tijuana and Acapulco. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Tijuana and Acapulco. Flights depart from Tijuana (TIJ) and arrive at Acapulco (ACA). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Tijuana and Acapulco with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 25m.
Volaris, Aeroméxico and Viva Aerobus fly between Tijuana and Acapulco. Flights depart from Tijuana (TIJ) and and arrive into Acapulco (ACA). These flights usually take around 3h 25m.
The flight from Tijuana to Acapulco typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Tijuana (TIJ) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tijuana and Acapulco. The distance is around 3,067km (1,906 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tijuana to Acapulco is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around MX$6,460 ($310).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 50m | MX$6,460($310) | every 4 hours | 2,497km (1,551 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 14h | MX$2,925($140) | twice daily | 3,419km (2,124 miles) |
Bus via Morelia | 1 day 21h | MX$3,555($170) | once daily | 3,240km (2,013 miles) |
Bus to Acapulco Ejido | 1 day 23h | MX$3,450($165) | twice daily | 3,126km (1,943 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | MX$5,370($255) | on demand | 3,067km (1,906 miles) |
ACN Autobuses
CostaLine
Futura Select
Chihuahuenses
Autobuses Elite
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
The following major airports near Acapulco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.