How to travel from Tijuana to Guanajuato, Mexico

The distance between Tijuana and Guanajuato is around 2,094km (1,301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tijuana to Guanajuato by plane, bus and car. 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 Tijuana (TIJ) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    MX$4,620($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mexicali, San Luis Río Colorado then La Piedad and then to Irapuato.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,845($185)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Guanajuato.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,493km (1,549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tijuana and Guanajuato

There are several options for getting from Tijuana to Guanajuato by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$2,425 ($115) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,620 ($220).

The distance between Tijuana and Guanajuato is around 2,094km (1,301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,033km (1,263 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Tijuana and Guanajuato by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tijuana to Guanajuato is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx MX$4,620 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Tijuana and Guanajuato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$2,425 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tijuana and Guanajuato. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tijuana and Guanajuato. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tijuana to Guanajuato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mexicali, San Luis Río Colorado, La Piedad and Irapuato. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.

ACN Autobuses, Tufesa Mexico, TAP, Autobuses Elite, Coordinados, Flecha Amarilla, Primera Plus, Unebus, Chihuahuenses, ETN, Futura Select and Autobuses Anáhuac run regular bus services between Tijuana and Guanajuato. Buses run twice daily and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tijuana to Guanajuato. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Tijuana and Guanajuato. The distance is around 2,493km (1,549 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tijuana to Guanajuato is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around MX$4,620 ($220).

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Transport options from Tijuana to Guanajuato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 35m
MX$4,620($220)
every 4 hours2,094km (1,301 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
24h 20m
MX$3,845($185)
twice daily2,525km (1,569 miles)
Bus via León1 day 13h
MX$2,425($115)
twice daily2,499km (1,553 miles)
Bus via Aguascalientes1 day 14h
MX$3,030($145)
once daily2,491km (1,548 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
MX$4,370($210)
on demand2,493km (1,549 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