There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to Guanajuato by plane, bus, train, taxi or car
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
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Fly from Fresno (FAT) to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)
Cheapest option
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Fresno to La Piedad
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Take the bus from La Piedad to Irapuato
5 alternative options
Bus via San Luis Río Colorado
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Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA
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Take the bus from Bakersfield to Tijuana
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Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Colorado
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Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to La Piedad
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Take the bus from La Piedad to Irapuato
Bus
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Take the bus from Fresno to Guadalajara
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Take the bus from Guadalajara to Guanajuato
Train, bus, taxi
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Take the train from Fresno to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
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Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Amtrak Station
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Take the bus from San Antonio to Monterrey
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Take the bus from Monterrey to San Miguel
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Take a taxi from San Miguel to Guanajuato
Bus #3
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Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Huntington Park
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Take the bus from Huntington Park to Guadalajara
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Take the bus from Guadalajara to Guanajuato
Drive
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Drive from Fresno to Guanajuato
Fresno to Guanajuato by bus
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International entry into Mexico from United States
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Conditions of entry into Mexico from United States
- There are no current restrictions
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Yes, entry into Mexico is currently allowed from United States.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
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.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 911.
No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from Mexico.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Guanajuato is to bus via San Luis Río Colorado which costs $200 - $240 and takes 34h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Guanajuato is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno to Guanajuato. However, there are services departing from Fresno, CA and arriving at Guanajuato via Bakersfield, Tijuana, San Luis Río Colorado, La Piedad and Irapuato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 51m.
The distance between Fresno and Guanajuato is 2502 km. The road distance is 3137 km.
The best way to get from Fresno to Guanajuato without a car is to bus via San Luis Río Colorado which takes 34h 51m and costs $200 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Fresno to Guanajuato, including transfers.
Fresno to Guanajuato bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Fresno, CA station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Guanajuato is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via San Luis Río Colorado, which costs $200 - $240 and takes 34h 51m.
The quickest flight from Fresno Airport to Leon/Guanajuato Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 28m.
Fresno to Guanajuato bus services, operated by Coordinados, arrive at Irapuato station.

- Distance: 2502.4 km
- Duration: 7h 52m
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Guanajuato, Mexico?
Volaris and American Airlines fly from Fresno to Guanajuato twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno to Guanajuato via Bakersfield, Tijuana, San Luis Río Colorado, La Piedad, and Irapuato in around 34h 51m.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno to Leon/Guanajuato via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $21000

- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Fresno to Leon/Guanajuato
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $3600 - $12000

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
Train from Fresno to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $550 - $850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $550 - $850
- Premium
- $3800 - $5500
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $900 - $1400
- Business Seat
- $850 - $1300
Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2600 - $3800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $2600 - $3800
- Premium
- $7500 - $11000
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $5500 - $8000
- Business Seat
- $6000 - $8500

- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- centelusa@hotmail.com
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380 - $550
- Schedules at
- tufesabus.com
- Book at
- tufesabus.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $750 - $1100
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Fresno, CA to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $650 - $1300
- Schedules at
- tufesabus.com
- Book at
- tufesabus.com

- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $320 - $340
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno to Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2500 - $4400
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx

- Phone
- 800 507 5500
- contacto@estrellablanca.com.mx
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to La Piedad
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2320
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from La Piedad to Irapuato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $145
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx

- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- experiencia.coordinados@flecha-amarilla.com
- Website
- servicioscoordinados.com.mx
Bus from La Piedad to Irapuato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $134
- Book at
- cotizador.conectagfa.com.mx

- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- cotizador.conectagfa.com.mx
Bus from La Piedad to Irapuato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $134
- Schedules at
- cotizador.conectagfa.com.mx

- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- wl.primeraplus.com.mx
Bus from La Piedad to Irapuato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160 - $210
- Book at
- cotizador.conectagfa.com.mx
Bus from Guadalajara to Guanajuato
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $420 - $550
- Book at
- cotizador.conectagfa.com.mx

- Phone
- +52 800 800 0386
- atn_clientes@etn.com.mx
- Website
- etn.com.mx
Bus from Guadalajara to Guanajuato
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $390 - $850
- Schedules at
- etn.com.mx
- Online discount
- $390 - $550
- Regular price at station
- $450 - $600

- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- clientes@acnautobuses.com
- Website
- sites.miticket.mx
Bus from Fresno to La Piedad
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1600 - $4500
- Website
- ACN Autobuses

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 Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Amtrak

- Phone
- 1 800 980 1308 / +52 800 881 8181
- atencionacliente@gruposenda.com
- Website
- 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

- Phone
- 800 765 6636
- contacto@odm.com.mx
- Website
- omnibusmexicanos.com.mx
Bus from Huntington Park to Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3477
- Schedules at
- omnibusmexicanos.com.mx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- $2000 - $2400
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Guanajuato is 2h ahead of Fresno. It is currently 9:25 PM in Fresno and 11:25 PM in Guanajuato.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Guanajuato is 3137 km. It takes approximately 32h 39m to drive from Fresno to Guanajuato.
Volaris and American Airlines offer flights from Fresno 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 Fresno to Fresno Airport is to line 26 bus which takes 35 min and costs $2.