How to travel from Ciudad Juárez to Guanajuato, Mexico

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez to Guanajuato by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GuanajuatoCiudad Juárez if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,925($140)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus

Take the bus to Dolores Hidalgo.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$690($33)
Operated by

Omnibus de Mexico

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to San Miguel then take a taxi to Guanajuato.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,925($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Guanajuato.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance711km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to Guanajuato by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$690 ($33) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,925 ($140).

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,310km (814 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Guanajuato is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx MX$2,925 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$690 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to Guanajuato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey and Dolores Hidalgo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Omnibus de Mexico, Apolo Platinum, ETN, Primera Plus, Futura Select, Chihuahuenses, Autobuses Anáhuac and Unebus run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Leon/Guanajuato (BJX). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Viva Aerobus fly between Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Leon/Guanajuato (BJX). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Ciudad Juárez to Guanajuato typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Juárez and Guanajuato. The distance is around 711km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Guanajuato is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around MX$2,925 ($140).

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Transport options from Ciudad Juárez to Guanajuato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 15m
MX$2,925($140)
once daily595km (370 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 15m
MX$3,575($170)
every 30 mins729km (453 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
9h 10m
MX$690($33)
once daily719km (447 miles)
Bus via Aguascalientes11h 40m
MX$900($43)
once a week809km (503 miles)
Bus to Guanajuato12h 40m
MX$690($33)
every 20 mins722km (448 miles)
Bus and Taxi
6h 40m
MX$2,925($140)
every 4 hours708km (440 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
MX$1,255($60)
on demand711km (442 miles)

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Airports near Guanajuato

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

BJX
Del Bajío International Airport (BJX)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Guanajuato
QRO
Querétaro International Airport (QRO)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guanajuato
MLM
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Guanajuato