How to travel from Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

The distance between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

8 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Ciudad JuárezMexico City if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Monterrey (MTY).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,545($74)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus

Take the bus to Monterrey.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,005($48)
Operated by

Apolo Platinum

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car
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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Benito Juárez.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance927km (576 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez

There are several options for getting from Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,005 ($48) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,545 ($74).

The distance between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,549km (963 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx MX$1,545 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,005 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez. We recommend that you fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Autobuses Del Norte and Monterrey. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Apolo Platinum, ETN, Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico, Grupo Senda and Transportes Frontera run regular bus services between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) and arrive at Monterrey (MTY). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico fly between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) and and arrive into Monterrey (MTY). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) and and arrive into Monterrey (MTY).

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 Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez. The distance is around 927km (576 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around MX$1,545 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez

Transport options from Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 10m
MX$1,545($74)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Fly to Monterrey (MTY)2h 35m
MX$2,110($100)
every 30 mins744km (462 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 40m
MX$1,715($82)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
11h 30m
MX$1,005($48)
5 times a week953km (592 miles)
Bus to Monterrey, Churubusco12h 60m
MX$1,735($83)
twice daily937km (582 miles)
Bus to Monterrey13h 50m
MX$1,420($68)
every 3 hours950km (590 miles)
Bus to Monterrey16h 20m
MX$2,655($125)
5 times a day965km (600 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
MX$1,630($78)
on demand927km (576 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