There are 11 ways to get from Charlottesville to Guanajuato by plane, car, bus, train or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Charlottesville • 9h 14m
Cheapest option
Bus via Nuevo Laredo • 2 days 4h
9 alternative options
Drive to Staunton, fly • 11h 4m
Bus to Washington Dulles, fly • 13h 7m
Train to Reagan Washington, fly • 12h 57m
Bus to Richmond, fly • 14h 4m
Bus • 2 days 2h
Bus via San Luis Potosí • 2 days 6h
Bus via San Luis Potosí #2 • 2 days 6h
Train, bus, taxi • 2 days 8h
Drive • 36h 46m
Charlottesville (CHO) to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) flights
The flight time between Charlottesville (CHO) and Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) is around 10h 45m and covers a distance of around 2917 km. This includes an average layover time of around 4h 2m. Services are operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and others. Typically 59 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Conditions of entry into Mexico from United States
- There are no current restrictions
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Guanajuato is 911.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Guanajuato is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Guanajuato is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Guanajuato is to bus via Nuevo Laredo which costs $200 - $320 and takes 2 days 4h.
The quickest way to get from Charlottesville to Guanajuato is to fly which costs $390 - $850 and takes 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville to Guanajuato. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Guanajuato via Dallas, San Juan de los Lagos and León. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
It is 2890 km from Charlottesville to Guanajuato. It is approximately 3556.7 km to drive.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Guanajuato without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Charlottesville to Guanajuato, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Guanajuato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Guanajuato is to fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $390 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 2h.
There is no direct flight from Charlottesville Airport to Leon/Guanajuato Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 18m and has one stopover.
Charlottesville to Guanajuato bus services, operated by Unebus, arrive at Guanajuato station.
- Distance: 2889.8 km
- Duration: 9h 14m
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Guanajuato, Mexico?
United Airlines, American Airlines and two other airlines fly from Charlottesville to Guanajuato every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlottesville to Guanajuato via Dallas, Dallas, San Juan de los Lagos, and León in around 2 days 2h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Leon/Guanajuato via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6500 - $25000
Flights from Charlottesville to Leon/Guanajuato via Philadelphia, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 4m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $7000 - $26000
Flights from Staunton to Leon/Guanajuato via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $23000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Leon/Guanajuato via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $18000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $19000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Nashville, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $19000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Indianapolis, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $20000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Louisville, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $19000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Huntsville, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $19000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Raleigh/Durham, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $20000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Wilmington, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $20000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $22000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $22000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via New York La Guardia, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $6500 - $24000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via Philadelphia, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $23000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Leon/Guanajuato via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $6500 - $23000
Flights from Charlottesville to Leon/Guanajuato via Washington Dulles, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $6500 - $22000
Flights from Staunton to Leon/Guanajuato via Washington Dulles, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $20000
Flights from Staunton to Leon/Guanajuato via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $21000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Leon/Guanajuato via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4900 - $17000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Leon/Guanajuato via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $18000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Leon/Guanajuato via Orlando, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $18000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $17000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Leon/Guanajuato via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $18000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $19000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $20000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via Washington Dulles, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $19000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via Newark, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $21000
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Leon/Guanajuato via Atlanta, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $7000 - $16000
Flights from Richmond to Leon/Guanajuato via Atlanta, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $14000
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Staunton to Leon/Guanajuato via Lewisburg, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $16000
Flights from Staunton to Leon/Guanajuato via Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $8500 - $25000
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Staunton to Leon/Guanajuato via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4600 - $16000
Flights from Staunton to Leon/Guanajuato via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4500 - $15000
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550 - $800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $550 - $800
- Premium
- $3800 - $5500
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $850 - $1300
- Business Seat
- $850 - $1200
Train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2000 - $2900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $2000 - $2900
- Premium
- $6500 - $9500
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $4200 - $6500
- Business Seat
- $4500 - $6500
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1300 - $1900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $1300 - $1900
- Premium
- $5000 - $7500
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $2500 - $3700
- Business Seat
- $2600 - $3800
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310 - $1800
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $310 - $950
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $550 - $1800
- Business Class Seat
- $1000 - $2400
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Charlottesville, VA to Washington Dulles Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440 - $600
- Book at
- megabus.com
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2400 - $3400
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $2400 - $3400
- Flexible
- $3500 - $5000
Bus from Dallas to Nuevo Laredo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $950 - $1300
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $950 - $1300
- Flexible
- $1500 - $2200
- Phone
- 800 765 6636
- contacto@odm.com.mx
- Website
- omnibusmexicanos.com.mx
Bus from Dallas to San Juan de los Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2755
- Schedules at
- omnibusmexicanos.com.mx
- Phone
- 800 507 5500
- contacto@estrellablanca.com.mx
- Website
- futura.com.mx
Bus from San Juan de los Lagos to León
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $163
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- cloud.grupoflechaamarilla.com
Bus from León to Guanajuato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Book at
- cotizador.conectagfa.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 800 765 6636
- contacto@odm.com.mx
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Nuevo Laredo to Guanajuato
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1700
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Child & Senior discount
- $550 - $850
- Regular
- $1100 - $1700
Bus from San Luis Potosí to León
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $480
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Child & Senior discount
- $160 - $240
- Regular
- $330 - $480
- Phone
- +1 800 980 1308 ; +52 800 881 8181
- atencionaclientes@gruposenda.com
- Website
- ticket.gruposenda.com
Bus from Dallas to San Luis Potosí
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1900 - $4100
- Schedules at
- ticket.gruposenda.com
- Diamante
- $1900 - $4100
- Primera
- $2700 - $3800
- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- wl.primeraplus.com.mx
Bus from San Luis Potosí to León
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $400
- Book at
- cotizador.conectagfa.com.mx
- Phone
- 1 800 980 1308 / +52 800 881 8181
- atencionacliente@gruposenda.com
- Website
- turimex.com
Bus from Dallas to San Luis Potosí
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2595
- Schedules at
- turimex.com
Bus from San Antonio to Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- turimex.com
- Phone
- 800 507 5500
- contacto@estrellablanca.com.mx
- Website
- transportesfrontera.com.mx
Bus from Monterrey to San Miguel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $450
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- $2000 - $2400
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Guanajuato is 1h behind Charlottesville. It is currently 1:57 AM in Charlottesville and 12:57 AM in Guanajuato.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Guanajuato is 3557 km. It takes approximately 36h 46m to drive from Charlottesville to Guanajuato.
Aeroméxico, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Charlottesville Airport to Leon/Guanajuato Airport.
There are 100+ hotels available in Guanajuato. Prices start at $2000 MXN per night.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Charlottesville Airport is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $45.