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.
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.
👋 Also check out Guanajuato → Tijuana if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato.
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Take the bus to Mexicali, San Luis Río Colorado then La Piedad and then to Irapuato.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | MX$4,620($220) | every 4 hours | 2,094km (1,301 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 24h 20m | MX$3,845($185) | twice daily | 2,525km (1,569 miles) |
Bus via León | 1 day 13h | MX$2,425($115) | twice daily | 2,499km (1,553 miles) |
Bus via Aguascalientes | 1 day 14h | MX$3,030($145) | once daily | 2,491km (1,548 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | MX$4,370($210) | on demand | 2,493km (1,549 miles) |
ETN
Primera Plus
Futura Select
Chihuahuenses
Autobuses Anáhuac
Volaris
Viva Aerobus
Aeroméxico
The following major airports near Guanajuato offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.