How to travel from Cancún to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

The distance between Cancún and Ciudad Juárez is around 1,492km (927 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cancún to Ciudad Juárez by plane, helicopter, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ciudad JuárezCancún if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Cancun (CUN) to Monterrey (MTY).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,280($110)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus

Take the bus to Acayucan and then to Monterrey.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,610($77)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Helicopter and Bus

Jump in a helicopter to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Monterrey.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$87,255($4,175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Benito Juárez.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,281km (1,417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cancún and Ciudad Juárez

There are several options for getting from Cancún to Ciudad Juárez by plane, helicopter, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,610 ($77) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,280 ($110).

The distance between Cancún and Ciudad Juárez is around 1,492km (927 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,271km (1,411 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Cancún and Ciudad Juárez by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cancún to Ciudad Juárez is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx MX$2,280 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Cancún and Ciudad Juárez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,610 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cancún and Ciudad Juárez. We recommend that you fly from Cancun (CUN) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cancún and Ciudad Juárez. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cancún to Ciudad Juárez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yaxche, Acayucan and Monterrey. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Turismo y Excursiones Alianza, Tours Acosta, ADO, Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico, Grupo Senda and Transportes Frontera run regular bus services between Cancún and Ciudad Juárez. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cancún and Ciudad Juárez. Flights depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Monterrey (MTY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Cancún and Ciudad Juárez with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly between Cancún and Ciudad Juárez. Flights depart from Cancun (CUN) and and arrive into Monterrey (MTY). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Cancún to Ciudad Juárez typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Cancun (CUN) and and arrive into Monterrey (MTY).

The closest major airport to Ciudad Juárez is Abraham González Airport (CJS) (CJS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Ciudad Juárez. General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) (CUU) and General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO) (HMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cancún and Ciudad Juárez. The distance is around 2,281km (1,417 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cancún to Ciudad Juárez is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around MX$2,280 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cancún and Ciudad Juárez

Transport options from Cancún to Ciudad Juárez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
MX$2,280($110)
hourly1,492km (927 miles)
Helicopter and Plane4h 15m
MX$12,060($575)
hourly1,570km (976 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
MX$1,610($77)
once daily2,649km (1,646 miles)
Bus via Mexico City1 day 16h
MX$3,490($165)
twice daily2,637km (1,638 miles)
Helicopter and Bus
1 day 2h
MX$87,255($4,175)
once daily2,215km (1,376 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
MX$3,995($190)
on demand2,281km (1,417 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Juárez

The following major airports near Ciudad Juárez offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

CJS
Abraham González Airport (CJS)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Ciudad Juárez
CUU
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)
International Airport
Distance
337km (210 miles) from Ciudad Juárez
HMO
General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO)
International Airport
Distance
528km (328 miles) from Ciudad Juárez