How to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City
Updated: December 3, 2024 Tagged: Mexico, Travel Hacks
This post details how to get the bus to Teotihuacan from Mexico City to see the pyramid of the sun and the pyramid of the moon.
I have been there three times now: once in 2020, again in 2021 with Miss CDMX, and again in December 2024. This blog post has been completely updated.
As a note, the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site at Teotihuacan is NOT in Mexico City. They are 50 km away in a northeasterly direction in the neighbouring state of Estado de Mexico.
I have been there three times now: once in 2020, again in 2021 with Miss CDMX, and again in December 2024. This blog post has been completely updated.
As a note, the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site at Teotihuacan is NOT in Mexico City. They are 50 km away in a northeasterly direction in the neighbouring state of Estado de Mexico.
Nomadic Backpacker at the Plaza de la Luna (2024):
Nomadic Backpacker at the Plaza de la Luna (2020):
Buses to Teotihuacan depart regularly from the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in Mexico City, across from the "Autobuses del Norte" metro station which is on LINE 5.
How to get the bus to Teotihuacan
Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte:
Location of the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte:
How much does it cost to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan by bus?
The buses to Teotihuacán are operated by Autobuses Teotihuacan.
Ticket Price correct as of December 2, 2024:
I was just at the bus terminal (March 2025) and they are now accepting payment by card (before was cash only).
Ticket Price correct as of December 2, 2024:
- Single 68 pesos
- Return 136 pesos
I was just at the bus terminal (March 2025) and they are now accepting payment by card (before was cash only).
Screen showing the price for a return ticket for the bus to Teotihuacan from the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in Mexico City:
The bus to Teotihuacan:
Here is my one-way ticket from 2024:
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How long does it take to Teotihuacan?
Some blogs are quoting just 45 minutes, this is very unrealistic/ambitious.
Traffic is mostly horrendous. You need to allow around 1 hr 20 for the bus from Mexico City to Teotihuacan.
Arrival point is at the Teotihuancan Archaeological site, is now Gate 2 (was previously gate 1) where you buy your ticket entrance ticket.
Traffic is mostly horrendous. You need to allow around 1 hr 20 for the bus from Mexico City to Teotihuacan.
Arrival point is at the Teotihuancan Archaeological site, is now Gate 2 (was previously gate 1) where you buy your ticket entrance ticket.
How much does it cost to enter Teotihuacan?
Kiosk at Teotihuacan showing the entrance the fees: 95 pesos. Free entrance on Sundays for Mexicans and foreigners with permanent residency:
Teotihuacan gets very busy at the weekend because it's so accessible from Mexico City, especially on Sundays because of the free entrance. Teotihuacan is the perfect destination for everyone, both locals and international visitors.
Can you still climb the Pyramids at Teotihuacan?
Notes for your excursion to Teotihuacan:
- Teotihuacan is open 365 days a year
- Teotihuacan is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- REMEMBER it is not allowed to climb to the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon
- Smoking, drones, dogs, bicycles, guns are not allowed! Please be respectful.
And Teotihuacan is not only about the ruins. You can also arrange to go on a hot air balloon trip over Teotihuacan before exploring the ruins.
Map of the Teotihuacan Archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico:
Photos from Teotihuacan (2024):
To return to Mexico City, buses stop outside Gate 2 as indicated on the map below. If you already have your return ticket, great; otherwise, just pay the driver in cash only. They might charge you 70 pesos!!
You can save time by getting off at Indios Verdes and continuing your journey using the Metro.
Arriving back at the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte:
Arriving back at the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte:
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