There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)plane PHX - ZCL
7h 52m$6,500–11,650Bus via Ciudad Juárez
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus La / ...
- Take the bus from El Paso to Zacatecasbus
26h$3,337–4,937Drive 1,720.3 km
- Drive from Phoenix to Zacatecascar 1,720.3 km
20h 26m$3,571–5,158Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Nogalesbus
- Take the bus from Nogales to Cananeabus
- Take the bus from Cananea to Zacatecasbus
27h$3,340–6,225Bus #2
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Nogalesbus San José / ...
- Take the bus from Nogales to Zacatecasbus
30h$3,410–5,875Bus #3
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Nogalesbus
- Take the bus from Nogales to Magdalenabus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Zacatecasbus
30h 13m$3,346–7,415
Phoenix to Zacatecas by tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas is to bus which costs $3400 - $6000 and takes 30h.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $6500 - $12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Zacatecas. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Zacatecas via El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.
The distance between Phoenix and Zacatecas is 1511 km. The road distance is 1720.3 km.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 26h and costs $3300 - $5000.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas, including transfers.
Phoenix to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $6500 - $12000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $3300 - $5000 and takes 26h.
Phoenix to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Zacatecas is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 9:35 AM in Phoenix and 10:35 AM in Zacatecas.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Zacatecas, Mexico?
Volaris, Aeroméxico, and three other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Zacatecas via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, El Paso, and El Paso in around 26h.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Phoenix to Zacatecas International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $5,500–11,000
Flights from Phoenix to Zacatecas International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5,500–11,000
Flights from Phoenix to Zacatecas International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $5,500–11,000
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,600
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $1,100–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Zacatecas is 1720 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Phoenix to Zacatecas.
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