Mexico by bus

Intercity buses in Mexico

In Mexico intercity buses are available on more than 1080 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 Mexico 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 Cancun - Tulum or Mexico City - Oaxaca 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 1080 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Mexico. Below you will find some of the most popular Mexico 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 Mexico 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:

Domestic airports:

Bus companies in Mexico

There are over 63 bus companies operating in Mexico. 41 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.

41 intercity bus companies operating in Mexico are very different in size. The largest Mexico company Tufesa connects more than 26 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Futura only has service to 1 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.

Hire a coach in Mexico

Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.

• Mexico City Metrobús
• SITT Tijuana
• SIT Optibús León
• RUTA Puebla
• Bravobus
• Cancun Shuttle
• BDExperience Mexico

What to see in Mexico

As a visitor of Mexico, you have lots of great Mexico sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Chapultepec Castle (Mexico City), Playa Norte, and Palacio de Bellas Artes (Mexico City). 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:

Chapultepec Castle

monumental building

Playa Norte

beach

free entrance

Palacio de Bellas Artes

monumental building

Chichen Itza

monumental building

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

monumental building

Xcaret Park

waterpark