There are 5 ways to get from Mazatlán to Zacatecas by plane, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)plane MZT - ZCL
4h 39m$3,525–10,389Bus via Mazatlán
cheapest- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Durangobus
- Take the bus from Durango to Fresnillobus
- Take the bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecasbus
8h 34m$802–2,455Bus
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Durangobus
- Take the bus from Durango to Fresnillobus
- Take the bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecasbus
8h 19m$1,170–2,397Drive 531.1 km
- Drive from Mazatlán to Zacatecascar 531.1 km
6h 38m$1,344–1,942Bus #2
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Zacatecasbus
9h$1,200–1,800
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mazatlán to Zacatecas is to bus which costs $1200 - $1800 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Mazatlán to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $3500 - $11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mazatlán and arriving at Zacatecas. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Mazatlán and Zacatecas is 412 km. The road distance is 531.1 km.
The best way to get from Mazatlán to Zacatecas without a car is to bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $1100 - $2400.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Mazatlán to Zacatecas, including transfers.
Mazatlán to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Mazatlán station.
The best way to get from Mazatlán to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $3500 - $11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1100 - $2400 and takes 8h 19m.
Mazatlán to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Durango station.
Zacatecas is 1h ahead of Mazatlán. It is currently 6:28 AM in Mazatlán and 7:28 AM in Zacatecas.
What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and Zacatecas, Mexico?
Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mazatlán to Zacatecas via Durango and Fresnillo in around 8h 19m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,100–11,000
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–14,000
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,400–13,000
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- [email protected]
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Mazatlán to Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,100
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Durango to Fresnillo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $230–340
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Mazatlán to Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Durango to Fresnillo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $230–340
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Durango to Fresnillo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–850
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–370
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Durango to Fresnillo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–850
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–370
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Durango to Fresnillo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–290
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Mazatlán to Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Durango to Fresnillo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–290
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Schedules at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Bus from Fresnillo to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Schedules at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Mazatlán to Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $390–1,000
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 800 800 0386
- [email protected]
- Website
- ETN Turistar
Bus from Mazatlán to Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- ETN Turistar
Bus from Mazatlán to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,800
- Website
- ETN Turistar
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mazatlán to Zacatecas is 531 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Mazatlán to Zacatecas.
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