Getting There

Torreón is a major city in northern Mexico and is well connected by air and road, if not particularly easy to reach from abroad without a connection.

By air: Torreón International Airport — officially Francisco Sarabia International Airport, IATA code TRC — sits about 8 kilometres north of the city centre. Aeroméxico and Volaris operate regular flights to Mexico City (roughly two hours), and there are connections to Monterrey, Guadalajara, and other Mexican cities. There are no direct international flights; you will connect through Mexico City or another hub. Taxis from the airport to the city centre take around 20 minutes.

By bus: Long-distance buses are a practical option if you are already in northern Mexico. Regular services connect Torreón with Chihuahua (around 5 hours), Durango (3–4 hours), Zacatecas (4–5 hours), and Monterrey (4–5 hours). The main bus terminal is south of the city centre. ETN, Omnibus de México, and Futura are the main operators on these routes. Buses in Mexico are generally comfortable and punctual on the major intercity routes.

By road: The Pan-American Highway (Federal Highway 45 in this section) passes through the region, connecting Torreón to Chihuahua in the north and Zacatecas and beyond to the south. Driving in northern Mexico is generally straightforward on the main toll roads, but get current advice on which stretches are considered safe for tourists before setting out. Night driving on secondary roads is not recommended.