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$4,600–10,650Bus via Ciudad Juárez
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso to Zacatecasbus
25h 45m$3,134–4,734Drive 1,720.3 km
- Drive from Phoenix to Zacatecascar 1,720.3 km
20h 27m$3,358–4,851Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Nogalesbus
- Take the bus from Nogales to Cananeabus
- Take the bus from Cananea to Zacatecasbus
27h$3,340–6,125Bus #2
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Nogalesbus San José / ...
- Take the bus from Nogales to Zacatecasbus
30h$3,410–5,775Bus #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$3,346–7,315
Phoenix to Zacatecas by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
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 $4600 - $11000.
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 25h 45m.
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 25h 45m and costs $3100 - $4800.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas, including transfers.
Phoenix to Zacatecas bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $4600 - $11000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $3100 - $4800 and takes 25h 45m.
Phoenix to Zacatecas bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Zacatecas is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 5:10 PM in Phoenix and 6:10 PM in Zacatecas.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Zacatecas, Mexico?
Volaris, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) twice daily. 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 25h 45m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Phoenix to Zacatecas International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,800–13,000
Flights from Phoenix to Zacatecas International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $4,100–8,500
Flights from Phoenix to Zacatecas International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $4,100–8,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Zacatecas International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,500–15,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,500
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $1,000–1,500
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,100–3,100
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Nogales
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $410–1,175
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $410–650
- Titanium
- $450–650
- Plus International
- $1,083
- Platinum International
- $1,175
Bus from Nogales to Cananea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $130–370
- Titanium
- $140–360
Bus from Phoenix to Nogales
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $410–1,175
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $410–650
- Titanium
- $450–650
- Plus International
- $1,083
- Platinum International
- $1,175
Bus from Phoenix to Nogales
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $410–1,175
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $410–650
- Titanium
- $450–650
- Plus International
- $1,083
- Platinum International
- $1,175
Bus from Nogales to Magdalena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–360
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $110–360
- Titanium
- $130–350
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- [email protected]
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Nogales to Cananea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Cananea to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2,800–4,300
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Nogales to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3,000–4,600
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Nogales to Cananea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $310–460
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
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