LINEA DE PASAJEROS COMITÁN LAGOS DE MONTEBELLO
Read moreThese combis, true miracles of nature, allow you to reach Los Lagos de Montebello and Comitán without having to go back through Los Altos: they take the carretera fronteriza that runs along Guatemala, constantly licking the Reserva de la Biósfera Montes Azules. The interest is to be able to stop in Lacanja or to go to Benemérito Las Américas from where you can transfer to Las Guacamayas. From there you can continue to Los Lagos de Montebello.
TERMINAL DE AUTOBUSES ADO
Read moreAll national destinations from a major Mexican bus station, not to mention regional destinations: San Cristobal, Palenque, Comitán, Ciudad Cuauhtémoc (border with Guatemala), Tonalá, Tapachula. To save time, consider booking your tickets in advance on the company's website. If you can't, you can always do it at the ticket office in the station hall (which is what many locals do).
VOLARIS
Read moreOperating since 2006, Volaris is one of the low cost airlines in Mexico. It offers flights throughout the country and also serves some cities in the United States. The rates offered are very affordable and allow you to cross Mexico at a lower cost (Volaris offers a direct flight between Tijuana and Cancún; the journey takes about 5 hours); especially since the company offers different rates depending on the luggage options or the possibility of changing the date or destination.
CENTRAL DE AUTOBUSES DE TIJUANA
Read moreThis bus station is a major transport hub. About fifteen bus companies go to and from it. Buses run all over the country, including the nearby states of Sonora and Chihuahua, as well as Mexico City, the capital. ABC (www.abc.com.mx) and Águila (www.autotransportesaguila.com) are two companies that serve the peninsula. Greyhound serves several destinations in the United States.
BAJAFERRIES
Read moreThis is the most convenient way to reach Baja California if you also want to transport your vehicle (this will cost you extra). The ferries run to La Paz in Baja California.The crossing is at night and you can choose between comfortable but simple seats or a cabin with a bunk bed. Departure days are extremely volatile depending on the season, but are generally on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Call before booking to confirm.
AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL BENITO JUAREZ
Read moreReach the city center by metro (line 5, Terminal Aérea or Pantitlán station, fare $5, 5am to midnight, travel time 40-50 minutes), by metro bus (line 4, to Buenavista station, travel time 30 minutes, 4:30am to midnight, fare $30) or by cab (terminal 1 and 2, about $250). The ADO bus company has a terminal near the airport that offers trips to various secondary destinations.
TAXIMEX
Read moreVery practical: they will pick you up anywhere in the city. To be a company giving a high quality service, they are of course more expensive than the taxis you find on the street, but much cheaper than the taxis that offer their services in front of hotels. The fare depends on the time of the trip (taxis are metered), except for the different bus stations in Mexico City and the airport, where the fare is fixed. Perfect if you need to travel around Mexico City with valuables.
TERMINAL SUR TAXQUEÑA
Read moreThe Terminal Sur de Taxqueña is the smallest of the four bus stations in the city. It offers buses to Tepoztlán, Acapulco, Taxco, Cuernavaca and Zihuatanejo, as well as sporadic buses to other places like Oaxaca, Puebla, Puerto Escondido, Monterrey, Querétaro, Colima and Guadalajara. It is best to avoid going there on weekends because of the long lines caused by numerous truck departures. It is best to bring some food with you, as there are no shops or restaurants on site. Paying toilets. Wifi.
TERMINAL PONIENTE
Read moreThis bus station mainly serves destinations west of the capital, such as the state of Mexico and the state of Michoacán, with some departures to Jalisco, San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, Guadalajara, Pátzcuaro, Taxco or Aguascalientes. Departures are frequent throughout the day. The station offers services such as ticket offices, waiting rooms, restrooms, wifi, stores and dining options for travelers. Please note that the area around the station can be dangerous.
TERMINAL DE AUTOBUSES DE PASAJEROS DE ORIENTE
Read moreCommonly known as "La Tapo", this terminal is a huge bus station that plays an essential role in bus travel to the east and southeast of the country. It is a veritable mini-neighborhood with a variety of businesses, including an excellent shopping mall where you can find cheap luggage. Destinations served include Veracruz, Puebla, Texcoco, Cancún, Tuxla Gutiérrez, Mérida, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, Tapachula, Playa del Carmen, Acapulco and Xalapa.
TERMINAL CENTRAL DEL NORTE
Read moreThis bus station located in the Magdalena de las Salinas neighborhood, near the Basilica of Guadalupe, serves many destinations in Mexico, as well as some cities in the United States such as Los Angeles and Houston. You can find regular departures to places like Hidalgo, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Cancún, Oaxaca and Acapulco. There are ticket offices, 24-hour shops and a currency exchange.
TRANSPORTES DEL NORTE
Read moreIf you want to cross the U.S. border. Remember that it is forbidden to carry raw meat, agricultural products, arms and drugs. For Dallas (24 hours drive), Houston (24 hours), San Antonio (18 hours). All buses leave at 15 pm.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
Read moreEvery day, two flights to Houston at 7 am and 11 pm.
AEROVEGA
Read moreLa Alameda de León is a charming park located next to the central square (Zócalo) of the city of Oaxaca. Once a potters' market, it was transformed into a garden in 1840 thanks to the idea of Governor Antonio de León and his secretary Benito Juárez. The park was inaugurated in 1843 and named in honor of its founder. In 1885, a statue of General Antonio de León, defender of the homeland, was erected in the park. Recently refurbished, the park has been restored to its original appearance and offers magnificent views of the cathedral and other surrounding buildings.
AEROPORT INTERNATIONAL DE PUERTO ESCONDIDO
Read moreThe airport that serves Puerto Escondido is only a 10 minute drive from the center and the beach. It operates regular flights to Mexico City and Guadalajara with Vivaaerobus, Volaris, Aeroméxico and Aeromar. It is also the departure point for Aerotucan's small planes to Oaxaca. It is possible to arrive at the nearby Huatulco airport which is served by more airlines and then take a bus to Puerto Escondido.
AUTOTRANSPORTES DE ORO
Read moreOnly bus company to serve Puebla. Departure every hour from 6 am to 20 pm.
BAJAVIAJES.COM
Read moreThis agency based in Tijuana, organizes excursions from 1 to 5 days to discover the vineyards of the Valle de Guadalupe. The program includes visits to wineries and wine tasting. A little further south, among the many activities offered: whale watching excursions in Guerrero Negro and discovery of the rock paintings of San Ignacio. Guided tours of the cities, too. Generally speaking, the agency can organize your transportation throughout the peninsula, for example from the various airports to your hotel.