How to travel from San Miguel de Allende to Puebla, Mexico

The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Puebla is around 382km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Miguel de Allende to Puebla by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PueblaSan Miguel de Allende if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Querétaro

Take the bus to Querétaro and then to Puebla CAPU.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$650($31)
Operated by

ETN

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Drive

Drive to Puebla.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance387km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Miguel de Allende and Puebla

There are several options for getting from San Miguel de Allende to Puebla by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$650 ($31) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$690 ($33).

The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Puebla is around 382km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from San Miguel de Allende and Puebla by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Miguel de Allende to Puebla is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx MX$690 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between San Miguel de Allende and Puebla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$650 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Miguel de Allende and Puebla. We recommend that you drive to Puebla. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Miguel de Allende and Puebla. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Miguel de Allende and Puebla with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 10m.

Futura Select, Pegasso and ETN run regular bus services between San Miguel de Allende and Puebla. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Miguel de Allende to Puebla. We recommend that you take the bus to Puebla. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Puebla is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) (PBC) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Puebla. Mexico City International Airport (MEX) (MEX) and Toluca International Airport (TLC) (TLC) 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 San Miguel de Allende and Puebla. The distance is around 387km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Miguel de Allende to Puebla is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around MX$795 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Miguel de Allende and Puebla

Transport options from San Miguel de Allende to Puebla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Querétaro + 1 similar
5h 25m
MX$650($31)
every 2 hours394km (245 miles)
Bus6h 10m
MX$795($38)
once daily382km (238 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
MX$690($33)
on demand387km (241 miles)

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Airports near Puebla

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

PBC
Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Puebla
MEX
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Puebla
TLC
Toluca International Airport (TLC)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Puebla