Getting There and Away

Written by Andreas Keller, Marika Maslanka, Miguel Lopez
02/08/2025
Copper Canyon near Creel Mexico
David Broad, Wikimedia Commons

Creel serves as a significant transport hub within the Sierra Tarahumara region, featuring a central train station for the Chepe railway and a bus station providing connections to nearby cities.

By Air:

The closest major airport is Chihuahua International Airport (CUU), located approximately 175 km (109 miles) from Creel. While a new airport, Barrancas del Cobre Airport, has opened near Creel, it primarily handles light private aircraft and air taxis, not commercial tourist flights from major cities as of early 2024.

By Train (El Chepe):

  • From Chihuahua:: The Chepe Regional train departs from Chihuahua to Creel on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a journey time of approximately 5 hours and 47 minutes. Ticket prices can range from $1,300 to $3,400 MXN (approximately $75 to $200 USD).
  • To/From Los Mochis:: The Chepe Express train runs between Creel and Los Mochis, traversing the Copper Canyon. This scenic journey takes around 9 hours. A one-way ticket from Los Mochis to Creel can cost approximately $5641 MXN (around $330 USD) during high season.

By Bus:

  • From Chihuahua:: Direct bus services from Chihuahua to Creel are available from companies like Rápidos Cuauhtémoc and Autotransportes Turísticos del Noroeste. The average bus trip duration is about 4 hours and 19 minutes to 4 hours and 45 minutes. Fares typically range from $18 to $40 USD.
  • To Chihuahua:: Buses from Creel to Chihuahua are frequent, with Rápidos Cuauhtémoc offering departures multiple times daily.

By Car:

Driving from Chihuahua to Creel takes approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes. Car rental options are available in Chihuahua, with daily rates varying.

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