The distance between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox is around 1,917km (1,191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 19h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isla Holbox → Guanajuato if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox.
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Take the bus to León, Puebla CAPU then Cancun and then to Chiquilá.
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There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$3,115 ($150) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then jump in a helicopter and arrive in approximately 19h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$99,860 ($4,775).
The distance between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox is around 1,917km (1,191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,417km (881 miles)
It takes around 19h 45m to get from Guanajuato and Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter.
The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 19h 45m and will set you back approx MX$99,860 ($4,775).
The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,115 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 19h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Isla Holbox. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in León, Puebla CAPU, Cancun and Chiquilá. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
Unebus, ETN and ADO run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 19h 45m.
The closest major airport to Isla Holbox is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Isla Holbox. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 19h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes, on average, 19h 45m and will usually cost around MX$99,860 ($4,775).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Helicopter + 1 similar | 19h 45m | MX$99,860($4,775) | once daily | 1,917km (1,191 miles) |
Bus to Puebla, helicopter | 1 day 12h | MX$31,150($1,490) | once daily | 2,089km (1,298 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | MX$3,115($150) | twice daily | 2,198km (1,366 miles) |
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Primera Plus
ETN
Futura Select
Chihuahuenses
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
United Airlines
Holbox Collection
The following major airports near Isla Holbox offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.