Bus from Taxco to Acapulco
First-class coach · ~3.5h · $15–$28 USD · Several daily
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Travelling straight from Taxco to Acapulco lets you pair Guerrero's silver town with its famous Pacific resort without backtracking through Mexico City. Estrella de Oro and Costa Line run first-class coaches down from the highlands to the coast in around three and a half hours, mostly along the Autopista del Sol toll road. You leave the cool mountain air of Taxco and arrive in the tropical heat of the bay, a striking change of scene in a single afternoon.
Departures on this leg are less frequent than the busy capital routes, so plan around the timetable rather than assuming a bus will be along soon. Check schedules a day ahead, aim for a morning or midday service, and have a hotel or destination in mind, since Acapulco's terminals sit away from the beachfront and you will want a taxi for the last stretch.
Route details: Taxco to Acapulco
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 Taxco
Taxco central bus terminal (Estrella de Oro / Costa Line)
Drop-off at Acapulco
Acapulco bus terminals (Estrella de Oro Cuauhtémoc / Ejido)
About the journey
This route links two very different sides of Guerrero: cool, cobbled Taxco in the silver-mining highlands and steamy, sun-soaked Acapulco on the Pacific. The drive is around three and a half hours and almost all downhill in feel, dropping from the pine-covered sierra toward the coastal plain and the heat of the shoreline. Estrella de Oro and Costa Line both run the corridor, mostly via the Autopista del Sol, the toll highway that makes the journey fast and smooth. Departures from Taxco's central terminal are fewer than on the Mexico City routes, so it pays to check times in advance and not leave it to chance, especially late in the day. As you near Acapulco the air turns humid and the vegetation tropical; the buses arrive at the city's main terminals, from where taxis fan out to the bay-front hotels of the Costera and the older town center.
Travel tips for Taxco → Acapulco
- Check the timetable in advance. This corridor has fewer daily buses than the Mexico City routes, so confirm departure times the day before rather than turning up and hoping.
- Favor an early or midday bus. A morning departure gets you to Acapulco with daylight to find your hotel and reach the beach, and avoids arriving in the dark.
- Dress for a big climate change. Taxco can be cool and breezy; Acapulco is hot and humid. Travel in light clothing and pack a layer for the air-conditioned coach.
- Confirm which Acapulco terminal you arrive at. Estrella de Oro and Costa Line use different stations, so know your drop-off and have the taxi take you on to the Costera or town center.
- Book ahead on weekends and holidays. Acapulco is a major Mexican getaway, and the limited services to and from Taxco can fill on busy travel dates.
- Carry water and snacks. It is a three-and-a-half-hour ride with limited stops, and the heat at the coastal end makes staying hydrated worthwhile.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Taxco to Acapulco?
Around three and a half hours, descending from the Guerrero highlands to the Pacific coast mostly via the Autopista del Sol toll highway. Times vary a little with traffic and service class.
How much does the bus from Taxco to Acapulco cost?
Expect roughly $15 to $28 USD one way with Estrella de Oro or Costa Line, depending on the operator and how far ahead you book.
What time do buses run from Taxco to Acapulco?
There are several departures daily, generally from around 6:00 AM into the early evening, but this route has fewer buses than the capital routes. Confirm the timetable a day ahead.
Is there a direct bus or do I change in Mexico City?
There are direct services on this corridor, so you do not have to backtrack through Mexico City. Frequencies are limited, however, so booking ahead and planning around the schedule is wise.
Where does the bus arrive in Acapulco?
At one of Acapulco's main bus terminals, which sit inland from the bay. From there, take a taxi to the beachfront hotels along the Costera or to the older town center near the zócalo.
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