How to Travel to Mexico as a Dental Tourist
With more and more people expressing interest in seeking treatment in Mexico, the question now becomes: How to travel to Mexico as a Dental Tourist?.
Dental tourism is a burgeoning industry in Mexico. Many people from the United States and Canada are looking to travel to Mexico in search of quality dental care at an affordable price.
Some of the larger dental care centers in Mexico also function as travel agencies and arrange flight bookings, accommodation, and land transportation services for their clients.
In addition to this many of the dental care companies in Mexico offer a free shuttle service from the border to their facilities.
These make the travel experience much more convenient. For the ordinary traveler, however, there are constraints in terms of budget and basic commuting instructions are necessary.
This article serves to create a step-by-step guide for the most cost-efficient means to travel from both the United States and Canada to Mexico.
How to travel to Mexico as a Dental Tourist from the United States
This article will express a preference for traveling by bus as it is the cheapest method of travel between the United States and Mexico.
Option 1: Americanos
The Greyhound Bus Company offers a special service aptly called Americanos.
This is a direct trip from practically any state to Mexico.
The Americanos service bypasses traditional Greyhound stops to ensure a faster trip.
Travel time rivals that of the company’s high-end product: The Greyhound Express.
To book a ticket aboard the Greyhound Americanos service go to their site and book a ticket.
Option 2: Traditional Greyhound or Driving a Car
For those who do not have access to the Greyhound Americanos service in their state or who elect to drive a car instead, a convenient way to travel from the United States to Mexico is by commuting to any of the border towns.
Travelers can then disembark upon crossing the border and transfer to a separate bus to a specific destination in Mexico.
The corresponding border towns are enumerated in the table below along with the estimated distance between border points as well as the time necessary to travel by bus.
| Border Towns | Destination | Distance | Time |
| San Diego, CA Tijuana, BCN | Cabo San Lucas Guadalajara Mexico City | 1,053 miles / 1,694 kms 1,433 miles / 2,306 kms 1,770 miles / 2,848 kms | 24 hours 36 hours 41 hours |
| Nogales, AZ Nogales, SON | Guaymas Mazatlan Guadalajara | 255 miles / 410 kms 742 miles / 1,194 kms 1,053 miles / 1,694 kms | 5 hours 16 hours 26 hours |
| El Paso, TX Ciudad Juarez, CHH | Chihuahua Zacatecas Mexico City | 234 miles / 376 kms 782 miles / 1,258 kms 1,158 miles / 1,863 kms | 5 hours 11 hours 24 hours |
| Laredo, TX Nuevo Laredo, CHH | Monterrey Zacatecas Mexico City | 139 miles / 224 kms 431 miles / 693 kms 719 miles / 1,157 kms | 3 hours 8 hours 14 hours |
| Brownsville, TX Matamoros, TAM | San Luis Petosi Veracruz Mexico City | 347 miles / 559 kms 598 miles / 963 kms 606 miles / 975 kms | 10 hours 17 hours 14 hours |
For those specifically seeking dental treatment, it is also possible that the dental care facility you have contacted us offering a free private shuttle service from the border. Simply contact your dental care provider for more details.
How to travel to Mexico as a Dental Tourist from Canada or Farther parts of USA
Distance
The distance between Canada to Mexico is so vast that it warrants airfare. This article presents two options for travel. The first would take into consideration travel time, while the second would aim for a much lower cost.
Option 1: Air Travel
Unfortunately for air travelers, not all international airports in Mexico allow for direct flights to and from Canada or farther parts of the USA.
The only airport that is almost certain to accommodate direct flights from most airlines is Mexico City International Airport (IATA: MEX, ICAO: MMMX).
If you are seeking dental treatment, the most practical and time-efficient way to travel by air is to fly to any of the border Mexican towns with dental care facilities.
The list below indicates border towns and their corresponding international airport. Simply arrange transfer flights with your airline of choice.
| Border Town | Airport |
|---|---|
| Tijuana | General Abelardo Rodriguez International Airport |
| Nogales | Nogales International Airport |
| Ciudad Juarez | Abraham Gonzales International Airport |
| Nuevo Laredo | Quezalcoatl International Airport |
| Matamoros | General Servando Canales International Airport |
Option 2: Travel by Bus
Traveling by bus is always the most economical way to travel. Considering the distance between Canada or West USA and Mexico though, bus travelers should be prepared for a long ride.
The fastest way to travel to Mexico by bus is through the border crossing between Vancouver and Seattle. This trip is discussed in step by step fashion below.
- Book a bus ticket from your location in Canada to the city of Vancouver.
- From Vancouver, book a Greyhound bus ticket to cross the border. This is usually a 6 hour trip including border inspections. The bus will take you to the Seattle bus terminal.
- From Seattle, take a Greyhound Americanos bus when it is available for a direct trip to Mexico. This will save valuable time. If it is not available or the next trip via Greyhound Americanos will result in excruciatingly long waiting times, take an ordinary bus to a border town between the United States and Mexico.
- Cross the Mexican border and take another bus to your destination of choice. If you are seeking dental services, collaborate with your dental care provider for a possible free shuttle service arrangement from the border.