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Getting around San Miguel de Allende
How to get around San Miguel de Allende
Centro is compact and very walkable but hilly and cobbled; taxis cover everything else. Intercity buses and shuttles link to Querétaro and León airports.
Ways to get around San Miguel de Allende
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local buses | About 12–15 MXN | Routes to outer neighborhoods; limited evenings |
| Taxi | About 60–120 MXN in town | Agree fare first; apps work but are limited |
| Primera Plus / ETN bus | About 150–400 MXN to Querétaro or Mexico City | Terminal outside Centro; Mexico City about 4 h |
Ride-hailing apps in San Miguel de Allende
A 5 km ride costs about MX$60–120 ($3.3–6.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works but limited by local taxis; drivers few at night |
- Taxis dominate; ask your hotel for sitio taxis or confirm fares. App pickups can be blocked by taxi drivers.
Arriving in San Miguel de Allende
Via Querétaro (QRO)
Shuttle about 700–1,100 MXN, 1–1.25 h; taxi 1,000–1,600 MXN; buses from the city to SMA 100–200 MXN.
Via Guanajuato (Del Bajío) (BJX)
About 1.5–2 h; shuttle about 1,000–1,600 MXN; or bus via León then to SMA.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not worth it: steep cobblestones and narrow lanes. Walk or take taxis.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in San Miguel de Allende?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around San Miguel de Allende?
Centro is compact and very walkable but hilly and cobbled; taxis cover everything else. Intercity buses and shuttles link to Querétaro and León airports.
How do I get from the airport to San Miguel de Allende?
Shuttle about 700–1,100 MXN, 1–1.25 h; taxi 1,000–1,600 MXN; buses from the city to SMA 100–200 MXN.
Is San Miguel de Allende walkable?
Very walkable.
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