Mexico: Southwest
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 27-Jun-14Airport in Spanish is: Aeropuerto.
Acapulco - Alvarez Intl (ACA):
Location: 19 km/12 Miles SE of the City.
By Taxi: Taxis cost ~MXN 180 to the beach area, discounts available for VivaAerobus passengers if bought on board.
By Bus: Servicio Colectivo about every 10 mins 0700-last flight. Drops on request along the route. Look for their vehicle in front of the terminal. Transportes Terrestres runs a shuttle service into the city at a cost of ~75 Pesos. Reservations for the trip back to the airport should be made at least a day in advance (462-1095 or 462-1172).
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Dollar, Budget, AVIS & National. |
Airport Tel No: +52 744 466 9446.
Updated Dec13 ADV
Aguascalientes - Jesus Teran Intl (AGU):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles SSE of the City.
By Taxi: US$8 to the city.
Rental Cars: Several companies are in the terminal.
Updated Dec13 ADV
Cuernavaca - Mariano Matamoros (CVJ):
Location: 11 km/7 Miles SSW of the City.
By Taxi: Available.
Updated Dec03 www
Guadalajara (GDL):
Location: 12 Miles/17 km SE of Guadalajara and 10 Miles/15 km from Chapala.
Driving directions: To reach the airport from Guadalajara take Highway #2 in the direction of Chapala.
By Taxi: Autotransportaciones Aeropuerto (Tel 3/812-4278 or 3/812-4308) is a minibus and taxi service to/from anywhere in the Guadalajara area. Fares range from US$12-18 for up to 3 people going to the same destination. At the airport, buy a ticket at the booth outside the terminal exit. Going to the airport, a regular city taxi should charge similar fares, though they are not allowed to pick up passengers at the airport. Takes 30 mins. Fares increase ~25% at night.
By Bus: The airport bus (Servicio Colectivo) meets all flights outside the terminal building and takes passengers to the city centre every 30-60 mins (~US$10/35 mins). VivaAerobus runs a shuutle bus to the city.
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, Budget, Dollar, HERTZ & EUROPCAR. |
Airport Hotels: Casa Grande Hotel is at the airport.
Airport Website: www.airport-guadalajara.com
Airport Tel No: +52 33 688 5382.
Updated Dec13 ADV
Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH):
Location: 21 km/13 Miles ESE of Ixtapa, 13km/8 miles ESE of Zihuatanejo.
By Taxi: Airport Taxis Tel 554 3298/554 7621/553 8864/554 8033, APAZ Taxis (Colective Taxis) 554 3311/554 4583 & UTAZ Taxis (Colective Taxis) 554 8809/554 - 772/554 3680. Fares to the beaches US$12-19.
By Bus: Transportes Terrestres minivans run to hotels in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and to Club Med (US$12). Tickets can be bought outside the baggage-claim area.
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | HERTZ & Budget 755/553-0397. |
Airport Tel No: 755/554-2227.
Updated Dec13 ADV
Manzanillo - Playa de Oro Intl (ZLO):
Location: 26 km/16 miles WNW of the City.
By Taxi: Available.
Rental Cars: Several companies are in the terminal.
Updated Dec13 ADV
Mexico City - see Mexico City Page
Morelia - Francisco Mujica Intl (MLM):
Location: 24 km/15 miles NE of the City.
By Taxi: Readily Available.
Updated Dec03 www
Puerto Vallarta - Gustavo Díaz Ordáz Intl (PVR):
Location: 8 km/5 miles N of the City.
Airport Overview: One large terminal divided into parts A and B. Easily walked between the 2 parts.
By Taxi: Taxis charge rates based on zones of travel and are paid for before travelling at a small kiosk just outside the terminal building exit. Downtown Puerto Vallarta is in Zone 01, charged at MXN 180 for up to 3 passengers, or MXN 345 for up to 5 pax. The Zona Romantica is in Zone 02, charged at MXN 260 for up to 3 passengers, or MXN 520 for up to 5 pax. Beyond this is zone 3, charged at MXN 310 for up to 3 passengers, or MXN 610 for up to 5 pax.Charges for Areomovil transportation are a little more expensive than regular taxi service. If you prefer a regular taxi, you can walk a few metres to the highway, and flag down a taxi. To the Zona Romantica MXN 250/20 mins. If flying in on VivaAerobus, discounted taxi coupons can be bought on board for MXN 90.
By Bus: Combi buses (Colectivo minivan) run to town for 4 pesos/US$0.40.
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Several companies have desks in the terminal. These include: ALAMO/National, Dollar/Thrifty, U-Save, AVIS, EUROPCAR, HERTZ & Budget. |
| Off-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Several Car Rental companies are just across the main road from the airport terminal, including U-Save & Parkes Car Rental. |
Currency Services: ATMs/Cash machines available in arrivals.
Airport Tel No: +52 322 221 0154.
Updated Dec13 ADV. Last Visit May13
Toluca (TLC):
Location: 9 km/6 Miles NE of Toluca & 46 km/29 Miles W of Mexico City.
Airport Overview: 2 terminals, domestic and international.
By Taxi: To Mexico City ~US$70/30-60 mins.
By Shuttle Van: Volaris Airlines has a shuttle service from Toluca airport to a small bus terminal to the south of Mexico City. It is free of charge to Volaris passengers, and may be availavble to others at a price. Shuttles run by various companies also run to Cuernavaca MXN 232, Antara Shopping Mal in Polanco (Mexico City) MXN 110, Reforma Centro (Fiesta Americana, Mexico City) MXN 110, World Trade Center Holiday Inn Express (Mexico City) MXN 110, Satelite MXN 127 & Santa Fe MXN 93.
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Several companies are in the terminal including Advantage Rent a Car. |
Airport Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Toluca Airport is 2 km/1 Mile S of the airport. There is a free shuttle, which must be reserved, or a taxi costs USD$6. Tel +52 722 277 2020.
Updated Jun14
