How to travel from Guanajuato to Mazatlán, Mexico

The distance between Guanajuato and Mazatlán is around 751km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Mazatlán by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MazatlánGuanajuato 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 Mazatlan (MZT).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    MX$4,955($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Guadalajara then Escuinapa and then to Mazatlan R. Urias.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,090($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Mazatlán.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance751km (466 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Mazatlán

There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Mazatlán by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$855 ($41) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,955 ($235).

The distance between Guanajuato and Mazatlán is around 751km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (380 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Guanajuato and Mazatlán by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Mazatlán is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx MX$4,955 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Mazatlán, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$855 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Mazatlán. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Mazatlan (MZT). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Mazatlán. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guanajuato to Mazatlán. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Guadalajara, Escuinapa and Escuinapa de Hidalgo. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

ETN, Primera Plus, Tufesa Mexico, ACN Autobuses, Unebus, Omnibus de Mexico, TAP and Futura Select run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Mazatlán. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 55m 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 Mazatlán. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Mazatlan (MZT). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Mazatlán is General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) (MZT) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Mazatlán. Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) (CUL) and General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) (DGO) 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 Mazatlán. The distance is around 751km (466 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Mazatlán is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around MX$4,955 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guanajuato and Mazatlán

Transport options from Guanajuato to Mazatlán
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
MX$4,955($235)
every 4 hours1,257km (781 miles)
Bus to León, plane6h 25m
MX$5,600($270)
every 30 mins1,493km (927 miles)
Bus to León, plane7h 45m
MX$3,030($145)
hourly1,300km (807 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 55m
MX$2,090($100)
twice daily754km (469 miles)
Bus via León11hrs
MX$855($41)
once daily758km (471 miles)
Bus via León12h 45m
MX$1,255($60)
every 20 mins761km (473 miles)
Drive
8hrs
MX$1,315($63)
on demand751km (466 miles)

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Airports near Mazatlán

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

MZT
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Mazatlán
CUL
Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL)
International Airport
Distance
202km (125 miles) from Mazatlán
DGO
General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Mazatlán