How to travel from Monterrey to Guanajuato, Mexico

The distance between Monterrey and Guanajuato is around 680km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Monterrey to Guanajuato by bus, taxi, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,510($170)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Dolores Hidalgo.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$525($25)
Operated by

Omnibus de Mexico

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to San Miguel then take a taxi to Guanajuato.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,760($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Guanajuato.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance690km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monterrey and Guanajuato

There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Guanajuato by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$525 ($25) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,510 ($170).

The distance between Monterrey and Guanajuato is around 680km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Monterrey and Guanajuato by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Monterrey to Guanajuato is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx MX$3,510 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Guanajuato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$525 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Monterrey and Guanajuato. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Monterrey and Guanajuato. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Monterrey and Guanajuato with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 11h 15m.

Omnibus de Mexico, ETN, Primera Plus, Futura Select, Chihuahuenses, Autobuses Anáhuac and Unebus run regular bus services between Monterrey and Guanajuato. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monterrey to Guanajuato. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Guanajuato is Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) (BJX) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Guanajuato. Querétaro International Airport (QRO) (QRO) and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) (MLM) 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 Monterrey and Guanajuato. The distance is around 690km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monterrey to Guanajuato is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around MX$2,760 ($130).

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Transport options from Monterrey to Guanajuato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 10m
MX$3,510($170)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 45m
MX$525($25)
once daily694km (432 miles)
Bus via Aguascalientes10h 20m
MX$1,275($61)
every 4 hours762km (473 miles)
Bus to Guanajuato11h 15m
MX$545($26)
every 20 mins680km (423 miles)
Bus and Taxi
6h 15m
MX$2,760($130)
every 4 hours684km (425 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
MX$1,210($58)
on demand690km (429 miles)

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Airports near Guanajuato

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

BJX
Del Bajío International Airport (BJX)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Guanajuato
QRO
Querétaro International Airport (QRO)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guanajuato
MLM
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Guanajuato