Mexico City & its
TRANSPORT
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The city has a wide variety of public transport options that form a network covering almost every street of the city; choose from the options to the right.
Regarding taxis, we advise you to use the official taxis for security reasons - many people have been assaulted in taxis - a little common sense here goes a long way!
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| Autobuses in Mexico City |
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Terminal Central del Norte - Northbound Area Bus Station in Mexico City |
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Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 4907
Col. Magdalena de las Salinas
C.P. 07760
Mexico City
Tels.: 5587-1552 // 5368-8171
To get to this terminal, also known as Cien Metros, the easiest form is the Underground (Metro) system. The 'Terminal Central del Norte' is on the yellow line (Linea 5), and you'll need to get off at the 'Autobuses del Norte' station, just two stops from the end going north, towards 'Politécnico.'
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Companies operating out of this station:
Autobuses ABC: 5729-0725
Autobuses Americanos: 5729-0725
Autobuses Chihuahuenses: 5729-0725
Autobuses Elite: 5587-2732
Autobuses Teotihuacanos: 5781-1812
Autobuses Uno:
Autotransportes Valle del Mezquital:
Autovias Herradura de Plata: 5567-4550
Estrella Blanca: 5729-0725
ETN: 5273-8886
Flecha Amarilla:
Flecha Roja: 5567-6439
Futura: 5729-0707
Omnibus de México: 5141-4300
Primera Plus:
Transportes Frontera: 5271-0578
Transportes Norte de Sonora: 5729-0707
Transportes del Norte:
Transportes del Pacífico: 5587-5310
Turistar: 5271-0578 |
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Central de Autobuses del Sur - Southbound Area Bus Station in Mexico City |
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Avenida Taxqueña 1320
Col. Campestre Churubusco
Delegación Coyoacán
C.P. 04200
Ciudad de México
Tel.: 5689-9745
To get to this terminal, also known as Taxqueña, the easiest form is the Underground (Metro) system. The 'Central de Autobuses del Sur' is on the blue line (Linea 2), and you get off at the last stop on the southern end of the line: 'Taxqueña' - exits from this station link to the bus station.
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Companies operating out of this station:
ADO:
Autobuses Interestatales de México:
Estrella Blanca:
Estrella de Oro:
Estrella Roja:
Frontera:
Futura:
Pullman:
Transportes Cuauhtémoc:
Turistar Cinco Estellas: |
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Terminal Central del Oriente - Eastbound Area Bus Station in Mexico City |
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Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza 200
Col. Diez de Mayo
Delegación Venustiano Carranza
C.P. 15290
Ciudad de México
Tel.: 5762-5977
To get to this terminal, also known as TAPO, the easiest form is the Underground (Metro) system. The 'Central del Oriente' is on the pink line (Linea 1), and you get off at Metro San Lázaro, 7 stops before the final station going south, towards 'Pantitlán.'
A further Metro option is Line B, in this case you also get off at Metro San Lázaro, 7 stops before the end going west, towards 'Buenavista.'
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Companies operating out of this station:
ADO:
Estrella Roja:
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Central: Autobuses del Poniente - Westbound Area Bus Station in Mexico City |
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Av. Río Tacubaya Sur 122
Col. Real del Monte
Delegación Álvaro Obregón
C.P. 01130
Ciudad de México
Tels.: 5271-4519 // 5271-0038
To get to this terminal, also known as Observatory, the easiest form is the Underground (Metro) system. The 'Central de Autobuses del Poniente' is on the pink line (Linea 1) and you get off at the final station going west: Observatorio - as you leave the Metro station take the exit to the left and cross the road to get to the coach station.
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Companies operating out of this station:
Autobuses Interestatales de México:
Enlaces Terrestres Nacionales:
Herradura de Plata:
Flecha Amarilla:
Transportes Frontera: |
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| Public Transport Buses in Mexico City |
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The city's fleet of private buses come in several sizes ranging from the small converted Volkswagon vans (micros), with a capacity for just 10 to 12 passengers, to larger buses (peseros) that pack as many people as possible into them.
Travelling on these options costs 2.50 pesos for journeys up to 5 kilometers; between 5 and 12 kms. the price increases to 3.00 pesos and 12 kms. and above it's 3.50 pesos per trip.
After 10 p.m. there is a 20% supplement.
These buses can be taken or alighted
at any point on their trajectory. |
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| Government - RTP - Bus Services in Mexico City |
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There are many different types of buses in Mexico City's fleet of public service transportation --- the official (RTP) government buses --- cover 7 different districts; once you have chosen the district that interests you on the above link you can then choose a printable PDF map of the route/s that interest you - see below for a translation of the route options:
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Sur - South // Oriente - East // Surponiente - South West
Noroeste - North East // Poniente - West
Norponiente - North West // Norte - North
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Travelling on the above options costs just 2 pesos per trip but you must pay with the exact fare as drivers are not allowed to proportion change; be prepared or you'll pay more than necessary! |
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| Metrobus Services in Mexico City |
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Running the length of Avenida Insurgentes from Indios Verdes, in the north, to San Angel (Dr. Gálvez), in the south, is what is known as the Metrobus. The route covers a total distance of 19.7 kms according to the Official Metrobus Web page.
Avenida Insurgentes is the longest street in Mexico City (reputedly the longest in the world) and is split, more or less in half, at the Insurgentes Metro station. This street is famous for its shopping options, north of Metro Insurgentes, and exclusive nightlife, south of Metro Insurgentes.
To take this transportation option, which travels along an exclusive-use central reservation and is thus quicker than the normal traffic at peak hours (a definite advantage), one has to purchase a smartcard costing 8 pesos from machines on the stations/terminals, each journey costs 3.50 pesos.
Payment for the journey is carried out by recharging the smartcard in machines in the stations/terminals - these machines accept both coins and notes; generally there is an attendant/policeman on hand for any problems.
If problems persist with your smartcard and can not be resolved by the attendant call the official Metrobus helpline on 5130-3597.
According to local government figures, as many as 260,000 passengers choose this mode of transport on a daily basis. Sometimes it seems like they're all on the same bus as you.
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This service is quick, at times even quicker than taxis if you're just travelling along Insurgentes, and of course cheap. However, at peak times it gets very crowded, especially if you happen to be carrying bags. |
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| Trolleybus Services in Mexico City |
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Mexico City's trolleybus network is operated by the local government and is safe and reliable. In general this service operates from 5 a.m. (5:30 on Sundays) to 10 p.m., although the last daily service can vary depending on the line in question.
The cost of a journey on this form of transport is just 2 pesos, and you must pay with the exact fare as drivers are not allowed to proportion change, take note or you'll end up paying more than necessary.
For a more precise indication of the operating hours and a guide to the routes open:
the official trolleybus Web page
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| Turibus - Tourist Bus - Services in Mexico City |
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In addition to the regular public transport bus services in the city there is also a TÚRIBUS for, you guessed it, tourists. Both locals and visitors can enjoy the chance to tour the historical, cultural and architectural gems of the city.
As the system allows you to get on and off throughout the route using the same ticket to take a later one (same day) this is a good option for a quick introduction to the city and a chance to get your bearings, especially when you can choose the time and speed that best suit your plans.
These double-decker buses are available daily (except Christmas and New Year's Day) between Chapultepec - Avenida Reforma - and the Historical Centre from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and can be boarded at the following locations:
Auditorio Nacional . Museo de Arte Moderno
Centro de Cultura Casa Lamm . Monumento a la Independencia
Hemiciclo a Juárez . Zócalo (Constitution Square)
Museo Franz Mayer . Monumento de la Revolución
Monumento de la Independencia . Museo Nacional de Antropología
Museo de Historia Natural |
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| Car Rental Services in Mexico City |
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The list of car hire companies operating in Mexico City is almost never-ending but we provide the following, well-known options:
Avis: 5588-8888
Budget: 5566-6800
Hertz: 5592-8343 |
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| Metro - Underground Services in Mexico City |
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Mexico City's Underground (Metro) system is one of the cheapest (2 pesos per trip), most reliable and without doubt one of the safest metro systems throughout the whole world.
Operating hours
Midweek: 05:00 to 24:00 hrs.
Saturday: 06:00 to 24:00 hrs.
Sundays and Holidays: 07:00 to 24:00 hrs. Open printable PDF map of Metro
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otherwise go to official Web site |
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| Taxi Services in Mexico City |
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Taxis abound in the city but we advise you to use the official taxis for security reasons - many people have been assaulted in taxis - a little common sense here goes a long way - but do take care! |
In general, if you're staying at a hotel the reception will organize a taxi for you; at the airport use only the official taxis which operate and charge by zones; fares are paid at ticket booths before actually entering a taxi, thus avoiding the chances of drivers over-charging, both newcomers and locals alike are often taken advantage of in this way.
Before you board any taxi make sure the drivers official identification is on show (ID should have a photograph of the driver and an official seal) and check that there is a taxi metre in operation and that it is reset before you begin your journey.
In general taxi drivers in Mexico do not expect a tip unless they've helped you with your luggage or in some other manner which can be considered as being above and beyond his actual duty - 5 or 10 pesos would be well appreciated in these circumstances.
After 10 p.m. and before 5 a.m. there is a 20% surcharge added to the price shown on the metre.
In general it is safer to use the radio taxis although you'll pay above the general rate; when you ring them get the license number of the cab they are sending and wait for that particular cab - don't forget to check the number you were given against the number on the cab before entering.
The list of taxi companies in the city is never-ending but we provide the following radio-cab option as we are sure you will receive good service from this company.
Taximex: 9171-8888 // 5634-9912
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| Tren Ligero - Tram - Services in Mexico City |
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To the south of the city, serving the 3 delagations of Coyoacan, Tlalpan and Xochimilco there is a tram line which offers a series of 16 stations and 2 terminals. This service is provided by the local government and is safe, efficient and reliable.
The service runs from the Metro station Taxqueña to Xochimilco; each journey costs just 2 pesos and tickets are bought from machines on the station platforms.
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