What is the distance between Lázaro Cárdenas and Acapulco?

About 170 miles (274 km) separate Lázaro Cárdenas and Acapulco.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Acapulco?

If you're headed to Acapulco from Lázaro Cárdenas, chances are that your bus will leave from Central de Autobuses de Lázaro Cárdenas and arrive at Terminal Cruces, Las Cruces, Acapulco de Juárez. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Lázaro Cárdenas to Acapulco from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lázaro Cárdenas to Acapulco on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	6h 20m	9:45am	Central de Autobuses Papagayo	Cheapest
Bus	3:25am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	6h	9:25am	Avenida Ejido	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	ADO, Corregidora	7h 5m	2:05pm	Acapulco Costera, Gro.	No tags
Bus	10:20am	ADO, Corregidora	7h 10m	5:30pm	Acapulco Costera, Gro.	No tags
Bus	11:20am	ADO, Corregidora	7h 5m	6:25pm	Acapulco Costera, Gro.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lázaro Cárdenas to Acapulco

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Acapulco. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

170 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $35	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $20	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lázaro Cárdenas and Acapulco?

Stops in Lázaro Cárdenas

A
Central de Autobuses de Lázaro Cárdenas
Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas No. 1810, Centro - 60950 Lázaro Cárdenas
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Stops in Acapulco

A
Terminal Cruces, Las Cruces, Acapulco de Juárez
Blvd. Vicente Guerrero 72, Cd Renacimiento, 39715 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico
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B
Acapulco - Riviera Diamante
Blvd. de las Naciones 34, Granjas del Marqués, 39907 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico
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C
Terminal de Autobuses Ejido
Av. Ejido No. 47 (Col. Palmar del Carabali), 39189 Acapulco
D
Terminal Diamante de Acapulco
Blvd. de las Naciones No. 1400 Lt 2 Mz. 24 Zona 1 Col La Zanja C. P. 39897
E
Terminal de Autobuses de Acapulco - Papagayo
AV. Cuauhtémoc No. 1605 - Esq. con Cerrada de Camino (Col. Centro), 39350 Acapulco

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lázaro Cárdenas, MIC to Acapulco by bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$25

11/19

$24

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$29

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$24

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The cheapest trip from Lázaro Cárdenas, MIC to Acapulco was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lázaro Cárdenas, MIC to Acapulco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $29 for a bus ticket from Lázaro Cárdenas, MIC to Acapulco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-21.