This post details how to get to Teotihuacán from Mexico City by bus.
Teotihuacán is the most popular day trip from Mexico City. It’s only 50 km away, and it is very easy to get there by bus. There is no need to take a tour. Perfect for independent travellers.
I have been to Teotihuacán quite a few times, the latest being in 2024, but I go back to the bus station periodically to check the bus fare. I consider this an essential part of running one of the most detailed travel blogs still left out there.
The latest ticket price is from June 2026.
Nomadic Backpacker at the Plaza de la Luna (2024):
Nomadic Backpacker at the Plaza de la Luna (2020) – Teotihuacán:
If you are coming to Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup, why not take a day to visit Teotihuacán?
How to get to Teotihuacán:
Buses to Teotihuacán 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 of the Metro.
Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte:
How much does it cost to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacán by bus?
The buses to Teotihuacán are operated by Autobuses Teotihuacán, which is to the far left when entering the bus terminal:
Ticket Price correct as of June 2026:
- Single 81 pesos
- Return 162 pesos
They are now accepting payment by card (before was cash only).
The bus to Teotihuacán at the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte:
Here is my one-way ticket from 2024:
How long does it take to Teotihuacán?
Some blogs are quoting just 45 minutes, which is very unrealistic/ambitious. Did they even take the bus?
Traffic is mostly horrendous. You need to allow around 1 hr 20 minutes for the bus from Mexico City to Teotihuacán.
Arrival point is at the Teotihuacán Archaeological Site – Gate 2 (was previously Gate 1), where you buy your entrance ticket.
How much does it cost to visit Teotihuacán in 2026?
Entrance fees have gone up. These new rates apply from January 1, 2026.
General admission costs $105 for Mexicans, residents or those with Mexican nationality, who must present some form of accreditation.
The cost for foreign visitors is $210.
My ticket from 2024:
Can you still climb the Pyramids at Teotihuacán?
Notes for your excursion to Teotihuacán:
- Open 365 days a year
- Open from 7am to 5pm.
- Update: Once again, it is now possible to (partially) climb the The Pyramid of the Moon, since May 2025.
- Smoking, drones, dogs, bicycles, guns are not allowed! Please be respectful.
Map of the Teotihuacán Archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico:
Photos from Teotihuacán (2024):
To get back to Mexico City, buses stop outside Gate 2. If you already have your return ticket, great; otherwise, just pay the driver directly, cash only. They might charge you more than what you paid on the way out!!
You can save time by getting off at Indios Verdes and continuing your journey using the Metro or MetroBús.
Arriving back at the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte:
Helpful breakdown here. Looks like a nice terminal in Mexico City.
Busing is still probably my favorite way to get around. Typically it is cheap and fairly seamless as a form of travel.
Good note on traffic times too. Too many travel bloggers list unrealistic trip times by not factoring in frequent traffic jams.
Yeah. Sometimes i dunno where bloggrs get their journey times from. Oh i know. Blogs that pull their info from very old websites and of course they didnt actually go there. The signs of when they are faking their trips are very obvious. And annoying.