How to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan
Updated: December 3, 2024 Tagged: Mexico, Travel Hacks
This post details how to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan, the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, by bus.
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 pyramids at Teotihuacan are 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 pyramids at Teotihuacan are 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.
Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte:
Location of the 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 02/12/2024:
Single 68 pesos
Return 136 pesos
Ticket Price correct as of 02/12/2024:
Single 68 pesos
Return 136 pesos
Screen showing the price for a return ticket for the bus to Teotihuacan from the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in Mexico City:
Here is my one-way ticket from 2024:
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How long does it take to get from Mexico City 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:
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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