Complete guide on transportation options from BJX Airport to Dolores Hidalgo
BJX Airport offers various transportation options to reach the city of Dolores Hidalgo. This guide presents a comparison between the main available means, with detailed information to facilitate choosing the most convenient transfer.
On this page . . .
- Comparison between transportation options
- Bus transfer
- Taxi transfer
- Uber, Didi, Cabify or Indriver transfer
- Private transportation company transfer
- Car rental
- Frequently asked questions
- Other destinations
Comparison - Transfers from Guanajuato Airport to Dolores Hidalgo
Below is a general comparison between the different transportation options available from BJX Airport. Data such as approximate cost, estimated waiting and transfer times, as well as availability and companies offering the service are included.
The best option will depend on your needs and budget. Details specific to each means of transportation will be shown later.
| Type | Total cost | Waiting time to board | Travel time | Availability | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | From $ 279 MXN per person | Bus departs approximately every 2 hours only to León with Unebus, from León you need to take another bus to Dolores Hidalgo with Primera Plus | 3 hours 30 minutes + boarding wait times | From 07:00 to 22:30 | Unebus and Primera Plus |
| Taxi | Variable | Variable, subject to availability | 1 hour 45 minutes + boarding wait time | 24 hours | Local |
| Uber | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| External | From $ 1,730 MXN per vehicle | Immediately, requires prior reservation one day in advance | 1 hour 45 minutes | 24 hours | Guanajuato VIP |
| Rental | Variable due to insurance cost | Variable, prior online reservation recommended | 1 hour 45 minutes + boarding wait time | 24 hours | Hertz , Avis , Alamo , Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Bus transfer
How to get from Guanajuato Airport to Dolores Hidalgo by bus?
To travel by bus from BJX Airport to the city of Dolores Hidalgo, you need to go to the bus terminal located next to Gate 2 in the arrivals area. Currently, buses from the airport only have León as an available destination, with departures approximately every 2 hours from 07:00 to 22:30. The service is operated by Unebus and tickets can be purchased directly from their website or at the ticket office.
Once at León Bus Station, you must board a second bus to Dolores Hidalgo, operated by Primera Plus. The bus from León to Dolores Hidalgo departs only once a day at 5:10 PM.
The total estimated transfer time, including both journeys and waiting times to board each bus, varies between 3.5 and 5.5 hours, depending on traffic.
| Type | Total cost | Waiting time to board | Travel time | Availability | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | From $ 279 MXN per person | Bus departs approximately every 2 hours only to León with Unebus, from León you need to take another bus to Dolores Hidalgo with Primera Plus | 3 hours 30 minutes + boarding wait times | From 07:00 to 22:30 | Unebus and Primera Plus |
Taxi transfer
How to get from Guanajuato Airport to Dolores Hidalgo by taxi?
To travel by taxi from BJX Airport to Dolores Hidalgo, you need to go to the official booths located inside the airport, next to the food area. There, an authorized vehicle will be assigned based on availability. Costs may vary according to season, schedule, and assigned company. It's important to note that only licensed airport taxis are allowed access to the terminal; it's not possible to board external or independent taxis inside the airport, as they don't have access.
| Type | Total cost | Waiting time to board | Travel time | Availability | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Variable | Variable, subject to availability | 1 hour 45 minutes + boarding wait time | 24 hours | Local |
Uber, Didi, Cabify or Indriver transfer
How to get from Guanajuato Airport to Dolores Hidalgo by Uber?
Private transportation apps are not authorized to operate within Bajío Airport (BJX). Therefore, it's not possible to board a vehicle requested through an app.
If you prefer to use any of these platforms, the user must leave the airport and coordinate a meeting point outside the facilities on the federal highway.
| Type | Total cost | Waiting time to board | Travel time | Availability | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uber | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Private transportation company transfer
How to book private transportation from Guanajuato Airport?
To hire a private transfer service from Bajío International Airport (BJX) to Dolores Hidalgo, you need to make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance through the website of mobility operator Guanajuato VIP, or through their official contact channels.
The boarding point depends on the type of vehicle reserved: for sedan cars, departure is at Gate 1 of the Airport (documentation area); while for SUVs and minivans, boarding takes place at Gate 2 (arrivals area).
| Type | Total cost | Waiting time to board | Travel time | Availability | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External | From $ 1,730 MXN per vehicle | Immediately, requires prior reservation one day in advance | 1 hour 45 minutes | 24 hours | Guanajuato VIP |
Car rental
How to rent a car from Guanajuato Airport?
To rent a car at BJX Airport, you need to go to the official booths located inside the airport, next to the food area. Costs and availability may vary according to season. Some of the authorized companies that have an active booth are: Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
| Type | Total cost | Waiting time to board | Travel time | Availability | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental | Variable due to insurance cost | Variable, prior online reservation recommended | 1 hour 45 minutes + boarding wait time | 24 hours | Hertz , Avis , Alamo , Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Frequently asked questions
Other destinations
