How to travel from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City, Mexico

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City is around 738km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City 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 Mexico CityCiudad Juárez if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City (MEX).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,525($73)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tula.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$900($43)
Operated by

Omnibus de Mexico

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mexico City.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance930km (578 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$900 ($43) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,525 ($73).

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City is around 738km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,549km (963 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx MX$1,525 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$900 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City (MEX). instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey and Tula. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Omnibus de Mexico, Apolo Platinum, ETN, Futura Select, Grupo Senda and Transportes Frontera run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Mexico City (MEX). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico fly between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Mexico City (MEX). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Mexico City (MEX).

The closest major airport to Mexico City is Mexico City International Airport (MEX) (MEX) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Mexico City. Toluca International Airport (TLC) (TLC) and Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) (PBC) 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 Mexico City. The distance is around 930km (578 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around MX$1,525 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City

Transport options from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 5m
MX$1,525($73)
every 10 mins738km (458 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 25m
MX$2,950($140)
every 30 mins745km (463 miles)
Bus + 4 similar
11h 30m
MX$900($43)
once daily926km (575 miles)
Bus to Mexico City North11h 30m
MX$1,005($48)
5 times a week958km (595 miles)
Bus to Mexico City North13h 20m
MX$1,420($68)
every 3 hours957km (595 miles)
Bus to Mexico Central Norte13h 50m
MX$1,735($83)
every 4 hours975km (606 miles)
Bus to Querétaro15h 40m
MX$2,655($125)
5 times a day955km (594 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
MX$1,630($78)
on demand930km (578 miles)

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Airports near Mexico City

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

MEX
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Mexico City
TLC
Toluca International Airport (TLC)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Mexico City
PBC
Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Mexico City