Estrella de Oro buses
Three classes, one booking: first class, Pluss and Diamante, from Mexico City to Acapulco and the Pacific coast.
Estrella de Oro at a glance
First class, Pluss and Diamante
3 classes
Mexico City to Acapulco
5 hours
Taxqueña to Acapulco, all classes
40+ buses a day
Acapulco to Zihuatanejo
From MXN 384
The golden star of Guerrero, now on ADO
For decades Estrella de Oro has been the name that takes Mexico City to Acapulco, Taxco, Chilpancingo, Iguala and the Costa Grande. Today it belongs to Mobility ADO, and you can book every class here, in English, with international cards.
Choose Estrella de Oro for value on the coast road to Zihuatanejo and Lázaro Cárdenas, Pluss for executive comfort with leg rests and screens, or Diamante for just 27 seats, personal screens and private lounges.
Why travellers choose Estrella de Oro
The Acapulco specialists
Departures to Acapulco from Mexico City around the clock, plus Riviera Diamante, Taxco and Zihuatanejo.
Reclining seats on every bus
From first class to Diamante, every seat reclines; Pluss and Diamante add leg rests.
Wi-Fi on board
Stay connected on the road on all three classes.
Generous luggage
25, 35 or 50 kg in the hold, depending on the class you choose.
Diamante lounges
Private waiting rooms at Taxqueña, Chilpancingo, Acapulco and Riviera Diamante.
E-ticket on your phone
Book online, pay by card and board with the ticket on your phone.
Compare the three classes
Estrella de Oro
First class
- 42, 44 or 48 reclining seats
- Wi-Fi and power outlets
- 25 kg of luggage included
- Best for the Costa Grande: Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Lázaro Cárdenas
Estrella de Oro Pluss
Executive class
- 36 or 40 recliners with leg rest
- Screens, free headphones, Wi-Fi
- Drink on boarding, separate restrooms
- 35 kg of luggage included
Estrella de Oro Diamante
Luxury class
- Only 27 recliners with leg rest
- Personal screens with Bluetooth
- Exclusive lounges, drink on boarding
- 50 kg of luggage included
Popular Estrella de Oro routes
Mexico City → Acapulco
About 5 hours. Pluss and Diamante leave Taxqueña around the clock; Diamante also goes to Riviera Diamante. From MXN 870.
Mexico City → Zihuatanejo
About 10 hours on Pluss or Diamante, overnight buses included, from MXN 1,294.
Mexico City → Taxco
About 2 h 40 min on Pluss, about 6 departures a day, from MXN 312.
Mexico City → Chilpancingo
About 3 h 30 min on Pluss, over 20 departures a day, from MXN 550.
Acapulco → Zihuatanejo
About 5 hours along the coast on Estrella de Oro, about 12 a day, from MXN 384.
Acapulco → Lázaro Cárdenas
About 7 hours on Estrella de Oro, about 10 a day, from MXN 530.
Next departures: Acapulco → Zihuatanejo
Main Estrella de Oro terminals
Terminal Central del Sur (Taxqueña), Mexico City
Calzada de Tlalpan / Av. Taxqueña 1320, Coyoacán
Main Mexico City terminal for Estrella de Oro, Pluss and Diamante. Metro Tasqueña (line 2).
Open in Google MapsGet directionsAcapulco Central Bus Station (Costera)
Av. Cuauhtémoc 1490, Fracc. Magallanes, Acapulco
Central Acapulco terminal on Av. Cuauhtémoc, near the Costera and the bay.
Open in Google MapsGet directionsAcapulco Riviera Diamante Terminal
Blvd. de las Naciones 34, Granjas del Marqués, Acapulco Diamante
Terminal for Acapulco Diamante, the hotel zone and the airport side of the bay.
Open in Google MapsGet directionsZihuatanejo Central Bus Station
Av. Paseo de Zihuatanejo Ote. 57, Zihuatanejo
Arrivals from Acapulco, Lázaro Cárdenas and Mexico City.
Open in Google MapsGet directionsHow to book in 4 steps
1. Search your route
Enter your cities and date. Estrella de Oro, Pluss and Diamante departures appear with their class name, time and fare.
2. Pick your class and seat
Compare times and prices, then choose your seat on the bus map. Travelling as a couple? Book the seats side by side.
3. Pay securely
Pay online by card in 8 currencies, international cards included. Your e-ticket arrives by email straight away.
4. Board with your phone
Arrive 30 minutes early, check in your luggage and show the e-ticket on your phone at boarding.
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