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.
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.
👋 Also check out Mexico City → Guanajuato if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Mexico City (MEX).
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Take the bus to México Central Norte.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 5m | MX$2,800($135) | every 4 hours | 390km (243 miles) |
Bus to León, plane | 3h 50m | MX$1,670($80) | every 30 mins | 626km (389 miles) |
Bus + 4 similar | 4hrs | MX$545($26) | every 2 hours | 358km (223 miles) |
Bus via León | 5h 10m | MX$650($31) | once daily | 455km (282 miles) |
Bus via León | 5h 55m | MX$650($31) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
Bus to Tepotzotlán | 6h 15m | MX$395($19) | every 3 hours | 376km (234 miles) |
Bus to México Central Norte | 6h 40m | MX$460($22) | every 2 hours | 372km (231 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | MX$625($30) | on demand | 355km (221 miles) |
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Aeroméxico
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The following major airports near Mexico City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.