How to travel from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

The distance between Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus via San Juan de los Lagos

Take the bus to San Juan de los Lagos then León and then to Dolores Hidalgo.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    MX$210($10)
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Plane and Bus

Fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City (MEX) then take the bus to Querétaro and then to San Miguel de Allende.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,775($85)
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Drive

Drive to San Miguel de Allende.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance341km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$210 ($10) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$605 ($29).

The distance between Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx MX$605 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$210 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende. We recommend that you drive to San Miguel de Allende. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avenida Patria and Guadalajara. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

ETN, Primera Plus, Apolo Platinum, Futura Select, Unebus and Autobuses Anáhuac run regular bus services between Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende. We recommend that you fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City (MEX) then take the bus to Querétaro and then to San Miguel de Allende. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around MX$585 ($28).

How do I get from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende

Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende

Transport options from Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via San Juan de los Lagos + 2 similar
4h 50m
MX$210($10)
once a week379km (236 miles)
Bus6hrs
MX$585($28)
4 times a day344km (214 miles)
Bus via Irapuato7hrs
MX$690($33)
once daily393km (244 miles)
Plane and Bus
6h 10m
MX$1,775($85)
every 2 hours771km (479 miles)
Drive
4hrs
MX$605($29)
on demand341km (212 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