The distance between Guadalajara and Guanajuato is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Guadalajara to Guanajuato 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 Guanajuato → Guadalajara if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to San Juan de los Lagos then León and then to Guanajuato.
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There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Guanajuato by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$165 ($8) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$500 ($24).
The distance between Guadalajara and Guanajuato is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Guadalajara and Guanajuato by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Guanajuato is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx MX$500 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Guanajuato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$165 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Guadalajara and Guanajuato. We recommend that you drive to Guanajuato. instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guadalajara and Guanajuato. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Guanajuato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Juan de los Lagos and León. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Apolo Platinum, Futura Select, Unebus, Primera Plus, ETN, Omnibus de Oriente, Omnibus de Mexico and Flecha Amarilla run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Guanajuato. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Guanajuato. We recommend that you take the bus to San Juan de los Lagos then León and then to Guanajuato. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Guadalajara and Guanajuato. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Guanajuato is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around MX$165 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 3h 50m | MX$165($8) | once a week | 284km (177 miles) |
Bus to Guanajuato | 4h 45m | MX$545($26) | every 4 hours | 269km (167 miles) |
Bus via Lagos de Moreno | 5h 50m | MX$395($19) | every 4 hours | 298km (185 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | MX$500($24) | on demand | 276km (172 miles) |
Apolo Platinum
Futura Select
Unebus
Primera Plus
ETN
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
American Airlines
United Airlines
Volaris
The following major airports near Guanajuato offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.