How to travel from Ciudad Juárez to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 6h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez to San Miguel de Allende by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San Miguel de AllendeCiudad Juárez if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa de Zaragoza and then to San Miguel de Allende.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$775($37)
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Drive

Drive to San Miguel de Allende.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance702km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to San Miguel de Allende by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$710 ($34) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$775 ($37).

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,328km (825 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to San Miguel de Allende is to take the bus which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx MX$775 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$710 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende. We recommend that you take the bus to Villa de Zaragoza and then to San Miguel de Allende. instead which will take 6h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to San Miguel de Allende. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey, Villa de Zaragoza and San Luis Potosí. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Transportes Frontera, Autobuses Anáhuac, Futura Select, Estrella Blanca and Omnibus de Mexico run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Juárez to San Miguel de Allende. We recommend that you take the bus to Villa de Zaragoza and then to San Miguel de Allende. instead which will take 6h 60m.

The closest major airport to San Miguel de Allende is Querétaro International Airport (QRO) (QRO) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from San Miguel de Allende. Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) (BJX) 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 San Miguel de Allende. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to San Miguel de Allende is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around MX$775 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Juárez and San Miguel de Allende

Transport options from Ciudad Juárez to San Miguel de Allende
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
6h 60m
MX$775($37)
once daily762km (474 miles)
Bus to San Miguel de Allende9h 40m
MX$900($43)
once daily704km (437 miles)
Bus to Dolores Hidalgo10h 30m
MX$710($34)
once daily721km (448 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
MX$1,235($59)
on demand702km (436 miles)

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Airports near San Miguel de Allende

The following major airports near San Miguel de Allende offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

QRO
Querétaro International Airport (QRO)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from San Miguel de Allende
BJX
Del Bajío International Airport (BJX)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from San Miguel de Allende
MLM
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from San Miguel de Allende