Means of transport México

The Mexican capital's subway is a French achievement. The first line was inaugurated in September 1969, and since then, the network has continued to expand. It currently has 195 stations on 12 metro lines, forming a network of 226 km. Every day, it carries more than 4 million passengers. The metro remains the fastest way to get around, especially during rush hour. However, it is often necessary to take another means of transportation once you get off at a given station.

There is the Sur in Hauteur, as well as in América Park (Squatters Square).

In 2010, the Mexican government implemented a bicycle rental system called Ecobici. Several dozen stations were installed from Polanco to the historic center through all the intermediate settlements such as Paseo Reforma, Roma and Condesa. The service now includes all the settlements along Insurgentes Sur, up to the center of Coyoacán. This is a system that is not only environmentally friendly, but also very attractive for tourists who can now explore the city by bike.

In 2005, the Mexico City government introduced the metrobus, a new transportation system that combines bus and streetcar features. It has seven lines, but only five of them are attractive to travelers. The price of the metrobus ticket is slightly higher than that of the subway, but the ride is more pleasant because you can see the city from the car. Buy your card at the vending machines located at the bus stops of all metro stations. The card is also valid for the subway.

Reach 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.

Very 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.

The 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.

This 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.

Commonly 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.

This 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.