How to travel from Mexico City to Guadalajara, Mexico

The distance between Mexico City and Guadalajara is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mexico City to Guadalajara 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 GuadalajaraMexico City if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Guadalajara (GDL) then take the bus to Parque Agua Azul.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,315($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Guadalajara.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$920($44)
Operated by

ETN

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Drive

Drive to Guadalajara.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance536km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mexico City and Guadalajara

There are several options for getting from Mexico City to Guadalajara by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$880 ($42) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,315 ($63).

The distance between Mexico City and Guadalajara is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Mexico City and Guadalajara by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mexico City to Guadalajara is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx MX$1,315 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Mexico City and Guadalajara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$880 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mexico City and Guadalajara. We recommend that you fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Guadalajara (GDL) then take the bus to Parque Agua Azul. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mexico City and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mexico City to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Autobuses Del Norte and Tepotzotlán. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

ETN, Autovías and La Linea run regular bus services between Mexico City and Guadalajara. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mexico City to Guadalajara. We recommend that you fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Guadalajara (GDL) then take the bus to Parque Agua Azul. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Guadalajara is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) (GDL) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Guadalajara. Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) (AGU) and Colima Airport (CLQ) (CLQ) 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 Guadalajara. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mexico City to Guadalajara is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around MX$1,315 ($63).

How do I get from Mexico City to Guadalajara

Compare travel optionsbetween Mexico City and Guadalajara

Transport options from Mexico City to Guadalajara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 5m
MX$1,315($63)
every 30 mins484km (301 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 40m
MX$1,775($85)
every 30 mins513km (319 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
MX$920($44)
once daily542km (337 miles)
Bus to Guadalajara8h 40m
MX$880($42)
every 4 hours545km (339 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
MX$940($45)
on demand536km (333 miles)

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Airports near Guadalajara

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

GDL
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Guadalajara
AGU
Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Guadalajara
CLQ
Colima Airport (CLQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Guadalajara