What is the distance between Lázaro Cárdenas and Zihuatanejo?

Lázaro Cárdenas and Zihuatanejo are 48 miles (77 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Zihuatanejo from Lázaro Cárdenas, chances are that your bus will depart from Central de Autobuses de Lázaro Cárdenas and arrive at Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejo from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejo on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	ADO, Corregidora	1h 35m	1:15am	Terminal Estrella de Oro	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	ADO, Corregidora	1h 35m	8:35pm	Terminal Estrella de Oro	Fastest
Bus	9:10pm	ADO, Corregidora	1h 35m	10:45pm	Terminal Estrella de Oro	No tags

Next departures for Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejo on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	ADO, Corregidora	1h 35m	8:35am	Terminal Estrella de Oro	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:03am	ADO, Corregidora	1h 35m	10:38am	Terminal Estrella de Oro	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	ADO, Corregidora	1h 35m	9:35pm	Terminal Estrella de Oro	No tags
Bus	11:20am	ADO, Corregidora	1h 35m	12:55pm	Terminal Estrella de Oro	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	ADO, Corregidora	1h 35m	11:05pm	Terminal Estrella de Oro	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejo

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zihuatanejo. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $15	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $7	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lázaro Cárdenas and Zihuatanejo?

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 Zihuatanejo

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
Av. Paseo de Zihuatanejo Oriente No. 67 , Col. Zona Industrial C.P. 40880
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B
Central de Autobuses de Zihuatanejo - Omnibus
Carretera Nacional Zihuatanejo-Acapulco s/n, El Hujal , 40880 Zihuatanejo
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C
Central de Autobuses de Zihuatanejo - Autovias
Paseo de Zihuatanejo (Frente a la Gasolinera y al Seguro Social) - El Hujal, Jose Azueta, 40880 Zihuatanejo

Compare bus companies

Estrella de Oro

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

Futura

3.5/5736 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.7

Estrella de Oro Pluss

4.5/5237 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.3

Elite

2.5/5167 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi1.2

Chihuahuenses

3/5160 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

Pacifico

3/5260 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.6

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

What is the distance between Lázaro Cárdenas and Zihuatanejo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Zihuatanejo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$11

11/23

$11

Today

$11

11/25

$11

11/26

No data

11/27

$10

11/28

$10

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The cheapest trip from Lázaro Cárdenas, MIC to Zihuatanejo was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $10

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 Zihuatanejo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $13 for a bus ticket from Lázaro Cárdenas, MIC to Zihuatanejo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Estrella de Oro Pluss will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.