How to travel from Guadalajara to Mexico City, Mexico

The distance between Guadalajara and Mexico City is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Guadalajara 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.

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Fly

Fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City (MEX).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,295($62)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Tepotzotlán.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$920($44)
Operated by

ETN

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mexico City.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Mexico City

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Mexico City by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$880 ($42) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,295 ($62).

The distance between Guadalajara and Mexico City is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Guadalajara and Mexico City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Mexico City is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx MX$1,295 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Mexico City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$880 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guadalajara and Mexico City. We recommend that you fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City (MEX). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guadalajara and Mexico City. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Mexico City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tepotzotlán and Mexico Norte. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

ETN, ACN Autobuses, La Linea and Autovías run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Mexico City. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Guadalajara and Mexico City. Flights depart from Guadalajara (GDL) and arrive at Mexico City (MEX). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Guadalajara and Mexico City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Aeroméxico and Aeromar fly between Guadalajara and Mexico City. Flights depart from Guadalajara (GDL) and and arrive into Mexico City (MEX). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Guadalajara (GDL) 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 Guadalajara and Mexico City. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Mexico City is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around MX$1,295 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Mexico City

Transport options from Guadalajara to Mexico City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
MX$1,295($62)
every 30 mins486km (302 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 35m
MX$2,300($110)
every 30 mins517km (321 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
MX$1,440($69)
once a week673km (418 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6h 30m
MX$920($44)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Bus to México Politécnico6h 40m
MX$1,295($62)
twice daily554km (344 miles)
Bus to Mexico Poniente8h 20m
MX$880($42)
every 4 hours541km (336 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
MX$985($47)
on demand550km (342 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