Bus from Acapulco to Taxco
First-class coach · ~3.5h · $15–$28 USD · Several daily
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The trip from Acapulco to Taxco swaps the Pacific heat for mountain air, climbing inland through Guerrero on a roughly three-and-a-half-hour first-class coach. Estrella de Oro and Costa Line both serve the route, mostly along the Autopista del Sol toll road, leaving Acapulco's inland terminals and winding up toward the silver town. It is an easy way to combine beach and highlands without routing back through the capital.
Because services are limited, plan around the schedule and favor a daytime departure. Taxco's bus terminal sits below the historic center, so arriving in daylight makes the final uphill taxi to your hotel simpler and lets you enjoy the town's hillside views before dusk. Carry a light layer too, since the mountain town will feel noticeably cooler than the coast you just left.
Route details: Acapulco to Taxco
Travel time
3 h 30 min
Distance
270 km
Typical fare
$15 – $28 USD per person
Frequency
Several departures daily
First departure
Approx. 6:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 6:00 PM
Operators on this route
Estrella de Oro · Costa Line
Pickup at Acapulco
Acapulco bus terminals (Estrella de Oro Cuauhtémoc / Ejido)
Drop-off at Taxco
Taxco central bus terminal (below the historic center)
About the journey
Going from Acapulco up to Taxco reverses the descent, climbing from the humid Pacific shoreline back into the cooler mountains of northern Guerrero. Estrella de Oro and Costa Line handle the route, departing from Acapulco's inland bus terminals and following the Autopista del Sol north before turning toward the silver town. The ride takes about three and a half hours, and you feel the temperature drop and the landscape green up as the coach gains elevation. Taxco's terminal sits below the historic center on the hillside, so arrival means a short taxi up the steep, cobbled streets to the main square and the hotels around Santa Prisca. As on the southbound leg, departures are limited compared with the Mexico City routes, so check the timetable in advance and aim for an earlier bus to reach Taxco with daylight left to take in the views over the valley.
Travel tips for Acapulco → Taxco
- Plan around limited departures. Fewer buses run this corridor than the Mexico City routes, so confirm Acapulco's timetable the day before and don't leave it to the last minute.
- Leave Acapulco in the morning. A daytime bus gets you to Taxco before dark, which matters because the terminal is below the town and the streets are steep.
- Know your Acapulco terminal. Estrella de Oro and Costa Line depart from different stations inland from the bay, so confirm which one your ticket uses before heading there.
- Pack for cooler weather on arrival. Taxco's elevation makes it markedly cooler than Acapulco, so keep a jacket handy as you climb out of the coastal heat.
- Take a taxi up from the Taxco terminal. The station sits below the historic center; a short white taxi spares you the steep cobbled climb with luggage.
- Book ahead on busy dates. Around weekends and holidays the limited Acapulco–Taxco services can fill, so reserve your seat rather than risking a sold-out bus.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Acapulco to Taxco?
About three and a half hours, climbing from the Pacific coast into the Guerrero highlands mostly via the Autopista del Sol. Service class and traffic cause minor variations.
How much is the bus from Acapulco to Taxco?
Roughly $15 to $28 USD one way with Estrella de Oro or Costa Line, depending on the operator and how early you book.
What time do buses leave Acapulco for Taxco?
Several departures run daily, generally from around 6:00 AM into the early evening, though this route has fewer services than the capital routes. Check the schedule a day ahead.
Can I go directly from Acapulco to Taxco?
Yes, there are direct buses, so you do not need to change in Mexico City. Frequencies are limited, so plan around the timetable and book ahead on busy dates.
Where does the bus drop off in Taxco?
At the central terminal below the historic center on the hillside. From there, take a small white taxi up the steep cobbled streets to the main square and the hotels near Santa Prisca.
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