How to travel from Guanajuato to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

The distance between Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Ciudad Juárez by taxi, 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 Ciudad JuárezGuanajuato if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Monterrey (MTY).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,925($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Monterrey.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$690($33)
Operated by

Omnibus de Mexico

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to San Miguel then take the bus to Monterrey.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,925($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Benito Juárez.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance701km (435 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez

There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Ciudad Juárez by taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$690 ($33) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,925 ($140).

The distance between Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,310km (814 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Ciudad Juárez is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx MX$2,925 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$690 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guanajuato to Ciudad Juárez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dolores Hidalgo and Monterrey. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Omnibus de Mexico, Unebus, ETN, Primera Plus, Futura Select, Chihuahuenses, Autobuses Anáhuac and Apolo Platinum run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Ciudad Juárez. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Juárez is Abraham González Airport (CJS) (CJS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Ciudad Juárez. General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) (CUU) and General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO) (HMO) 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 Guanajuato and Ciudad Juárez. The distance is around 701km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Ciudad Juárez is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around MX$2,925 ($140).

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Transport options from Guanajuato to Ciudad Juárez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
MX$2,925($140)
every 4 hours653km (406 miles)
Bus to León, plane4h 15m
MX$2,950($140)
every 30 mins727km (452 miles)
Bus to Guadalajara, Fly6h 15m
MX$2,195($105)
once daily970km (603 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
9h 10m
MX$690($33)
once daily718km (446 miles)
Bus via León11h 45m
MX$900($43)
once a week804km (499 miles)
Bus to Monterrey13h 20m
MX$690($33)
every 20 mins723km (449 miles)
Taxi and Bus
6h 40m
MX$2,925($140)
every 4 hours706km (438 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
MX$1,235($59)
on demand701km (435 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Juárez

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

CJS
Abraham González Airport (CJS)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Ciudad Juárez
CUU
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)
International Airport
Distance
337km (210 miles) from Ciudad Juárez
HMO
General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO)
International Airport
Distance
528km (328 miles) from Ciudad Juárez