How to travel from Guanajuato to Mexico City, Mexico

The distance between Guanajuato and Mexico City is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Mexico City by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Mexico City (MEX).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,800($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to México Central Norte.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$545($26)
Operated by

Coordinados

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Drive

Drive to Mexico City.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Mexico City

There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Mexico City by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$395 ($19) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,800 ($135).

The distance between Guanajuato and Mexico City is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Guanajuato and Mexico City by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Mexico City is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx MX$2,800 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Mexico City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$395 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Mexico City. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Mexico City (MEX). instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Mexico City. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guanajuato to Mexico City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dolores Hidalgo, Tequisquiapan and México Central Norte. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Coordinados, Unebus, ETN, Primera Plus, Autobuses Elite, Futura Select, Chihuahuenses and Pegasso run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Mexico City. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4hrs 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 Mexico City. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Mexico City (MEX). instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Guanajuato and Mexico City. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Mexico City is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around MX$545 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guanajuato and Mexico City

Transport options from Guanajuato to Mexico City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 5m
MX$2,800($135)
every 4 hours390km (243 miles)
Bus to León, plane3h 50m
MX$1,670($80)
every 30 mins626km (389 miles)
Bus + 4 similar
4hrs
MX$545($26)
every 2 hours358km (223 miles)
Bus via León5h 10m
MX$650($31)
once daily455km (282 miles)
Bus via León5h 55m
MX$650($31)
hourly440km (273 miles)
Bus to Tepotzotlán6h 15m
MX$395($19)
every 3 hours376km (234 miles)
Bus to México Central Norte6h 40m
MX$460($22)
every 2 hours372km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
MX$625($30)
on demand355km (221 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