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Getting to and Around in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato Mexico

One of the most difficult aspects of visiting San Miguel de Allende is actually getting there. Its remoteness is definitely part of the charm of San Miguel. Parking is extremely difficult, therefore it is recommended avoiding driving a car within San Miguel. Taxis are extremely inexpensive and reliable, and they can take you anywhere in or outside San Miguel you'd want to go when you don't feel like walking. Additionally, San Miguel has its own pleasant and reliable bus system that serves the entire town. Below is information on getting to and around San Miguel de Allende.

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Getting to San Miguel de Allende - By Air

Getting to San Miguel de Allende - By Air The closest airports to San Miguel are in Leon (BJX, about 70 miles away) and Queretaro (QRO, about 45 miles away). Traveling to either of these ports will make your final journey a relatively inexpensive. Leon International Airport (Airport Code: BJX) (Town of Silao) near Guanajuato The flights out of Leon are less frequent and slightly more expensive than out of Mexico City. American Airlines and Continental Airlines fly in from Dallas and Houston. Mexicana, Taesa, and Aviacsa Airlines fly in from the US West Coast. Delta flies in from Atlanta. The trip from Leon is approx 1.3 hour ride to San Miguel Your flight will be much cheaper if you go through Mexico City (MEX), and it would probably mean one less connecting flight since most flights to Leon and Queretaro pass through Mexico City. However, you will then have a 4-5 hour bus or 3 hours taxi ride from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende

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Getting Around San Miguel de Allende - By Rental Car

Getting Around San Miguel de Allende - By Rental Car Most people tend to fly to either Leon, Mexico City or Queretaro and then either rent a car locally or use regional buses to get around, however if you are the adventurous type and you're an experienced driver in Mexico, you'll have few problems reaching San Miguel. It's only a few hours from Leon and Queretaro, and maybe a half-day's drive from Mexico City. A rental car will allow you to explore San Miguel de Allende its attractions and the surrounding areas. Rental cars are available at almost all airports and in San Miguel de Allende

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Getting to San Miguel de Allende - By Land

Getting Around San Miguel de Allende - By Land Another option is to drive your own car to San Miguel. San Miguel de Allende is located some 1,728 miles from the U.S. border at San Ysidro, California. The road through Mexico to Guanajuato is a scenic and exciting two-lane highway that traverses coastal, desert and mountainous terrains. We offer driving directions from the U.S. border at San Ysidro, California and Arizona to San Miguel de Allende. If you plan on driving there are some required documentation you will need for safe travel:

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Getting to San Miguel de Allende - By Bus

Getting to San Miguel de Allende - By Bus From the Mexico City airport you can get a first-class bus ticket on the line called "Primera Plus". Buses leave every 45 minutes to 1 hour throughout the day and will take you non-stop to Queretaro in less than 3 hours. You can take a bus from Queretaro to the San Miguel bus depot in about 1 hour, or a taxi to your door in San Miguel in about 45 minutes.

Tips for Taking the Bus to San Miguel de Allende

If you do want to take the bus but want to minimize the hassles associated with it, here are a few tips:

Plan your route well-ahead of time. Know not just what bus depot you plan to leave from, but what bus line you plan to take. Flecha Amarilla, Estrella Blanca, Omnibus de Mexico seem to be the most reliable.
Have a back-up plan. At the very least, have a few extra dollars for an overnight stay in the event that your bus leaves you behind. (The bus lines will fall all over themselves to help you if the bus forgets you, but they won't be able to help you if the ticket window is closed because it's 2 am.)
Try to avoid getting off the bus at stops unless EVERYONE is off the bus. Be especially wary if they also claim to need to remove your baggage from the compartment (saying the bus needs to be cleaned, for example) - they may be trying to avoid taking you all the way to your destination.
If you're coming from USA, when planning your route, avoid a bus that crosses the border. You'll be required to get out at the border to get a visa, and more than one person has been left behind here while that was happening. There are several Mexico-side border towns with bus depots.

Getting Around San Miguel de Allende - By Foot

Getting Around San Miguel de Allende - By Foot Maybe 90% of San Miguel's attractions are within walking distance. You can spend a day just exploring the buildings, walking randomly along its streets and exploring some of the facades and architecture that have made San Miguel famous. Just keep in mind that because San Miguel was built into the side of a mountain, it can turn out to be difficult to traverse, some inclines are 15 or 20 degrees. Furthermore, the streets are cobbled and narrow - some were nothing but goat tracks before they were paved - and many have fallen into disrepair. Curbs are often a high step away from the road. All in all, the town can be unforgiving to an inexperienced walker. For this reason, it is advisable to bring comfortable shoes.