The distance between Acapulco and Guanajuato is around 657km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Acapulco to Guanajuato by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Guanajuato → Acapulco if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Acapulco (ACA) to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX).
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Take the bus to Mexico City Taxqueña then León and then to Guanajuato.
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There are several options for getting from Acapulco to Guanajuato by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$835 ($40) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,285 ($205).
The distance between Acapulco and Guanajuato is around 657km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Acapulco and Guanajuato by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Acapulco to Guanajuato is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx MX$4,285 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Acapulco and Guanajuato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$835 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Acapulco and Guanajuato. We recommend that you fly from Acapulco (ACA) to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Acapulco and Guanajuato. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Acapulco to Guanajuato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mexico City Taxqueña and León. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
ADO, ETN, Unebus, CostaLine, Futura Select, Autobuses Elite, Chihuahuenses, Estrella de Oro, Coordinados and Pegasso run regular bus services between Acapulco and Guanajuato. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Acapulco and Guanajuato. Flights depart from Acapulco (ACA) and arrive at Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) - via Mexico City (MEX). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Acapulco to Guanajuato. There is however a flight that goes via Mexico City (MEX). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Acapulco to Guanajuato typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Acapulco (ACA) and and arrive into Leon/Guanajuato (BJX).
The closest major airport to Guanajuato is Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) (BJX) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Guanajuato. Querétaro International Airport (QRO) (QRO) and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) (MLM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Acapulco and Guanajuato. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Acapulco to Guanajuato is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around MX$4,285 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | MX$4,285($205) | once daily | 657km (409 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 5m | MX$3,490($165) | every 30 mins | 953km (592 miles) |
Bus + 4 similar | 9h 50m | MX$1,170($56) | once daily | 800km (497 miles) |
Bus via Mexico City Taxqueña | 10hrs | MX$1,255($60) | once daily | 800km (497 miles) |
Bus to Irapuato | 11h 35m | MX$1,315($63) | once daily | 727km (452 miles) |
Bus via León | 12h 45m | MX$1,275($61) | twice daily | 793km (493 miles) |
Bus via Mexico City Taxqueña | 12h 55m | MX$835($40) | every 2 hours | 726km (451 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | MX$1,275($61) | on demand | 721km (448 miles) |
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The following major airports near Guanajuato offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.