Mexico by bus
Traveling by bus in Mexico is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Mexican cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.Table Of Contents
Intercity buses in Mexico
In Mexico intercity buses are available on more than 1877 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 61 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Mexican intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Mexico City - Oaxaca or Oaxaca - Puerto Escondido can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.
Domestic routes
As mentioned above there are more than 1877 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Mexico. Below you will find some of the most popular Mexican travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:
Airport buses in Mexico
If you are flying to Mexico you will land in one of 52 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Mexican airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.International airports:
Mexico city (Airport)
Cancun (airport)
Monterrey (Airport)
Tijuana (Airport)
Los Cabos (Airport)
Mérida (Airport)
Hermosillo (Airport)
Chihuahua (Airport)
Domestic airports:
Colima (Airport)
Cabo San Lucas (Airport)
Ciudad Constitucion (Airport)
Ciudad Victoria (Airport)
Cuernavaca (Airport)
Guaymas (Airport)
Ixtepec (Airport)
Lazaro Cardenas (Airport)
Monclova (Airport)
Bus companies in Mexico
There are over 69 bus companies operating in Mexico. 46 companies offer intercity bus lines, 3 companies drive airport shuttles, 0 companies operate regional and local lines, 8 bus companies offer bus rental and 2 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 20 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Mexico City and Monterrey.46 intercity bus companies operating in Mexico are very different in size. The largest Mexican company Tufesa connects more than 28 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Mexico Travel Solutions only has service to 2 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Mexico. Full list of bus companies in Mexico can be found here.
Bus stations in Mexico
In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Mexico there is a total of 283 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Mexico click here.
Merida
Guadalajara
Cordoba
Monterrey
Hermosillo
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Veracruz
Villahermosa
Oaxaca
Mexicali
Mazatlan
Morelia
Puebla
Tampico
Torreón
Hire a coach in Mexico
Mexican bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Mexico. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Mexico:
Autotur
Chihauhuenses
CostaLine
Estrella Blanca
ETN
Public transportation in Mexico
In the majority of larger Mexican cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Mexico City or Tijuana you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.
Here is a list of some Mexican companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.
Mexico City Metrobús
SITT Tijuana
SIT Optibús León
RUTA Puebla
Bravobus
Cancun Shuttle
BDExperience Mexico
Mexico Travel Solutions
Public transportation in Mexico
As a visitor of Mexico, you have lots of great Mexican sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Palacio de Bellas Artes (Mexico City), Chapultepec Castle (Mexico City) and Chichen Itza. That said, there are a lot of other sights in Mexico worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Mexico:
Palacio de Bellas Artes
monumental building
Chapultepec Castle
monumental building
Chichen Itza
monumental building
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
monumental building
Playa Norte
beach
Xcaret Park
waterparkFAQ about buses in Mexico
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