How to get to from Mexico City to Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan is the world-famous UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, and you can easily get there from Mexico City by bus.
I have been there twice. Once in 2020 and again in 2021, with Miss CDMX and have just been to the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte again to check out the latest bus fares so I could update this blog post.
I have been there twice. Once in 2020 and again in 2021, with Miss CDMX and have just been to the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte again to check out the latest bus fares so I could update this blog post.
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?
Buses from Mexico City to Teotihuacán are operated by Autobuses Teotihuacán.
Ticket Price correct as of 21/02/2024:
Single 60 pesos
Return 120 pesos
Update: Someone sent me an email to say that as of May 2024 the price is now 68 pesos!!!!
Ticket Price correct as of 21/02/2024:
Single 60 pesos
Return 120 pesos
Update: Someone sent me an email to say that as of May 2024 the price is now 68 pesos!!!!
Can you pay with credit or debit card?
No. TIckets are ¡Solo Efectivo! Cash Only!
If you need cash, there are Santander, Citibanamex and Scotiabank ATMs though I would never use them for security reasons. ATMs are not checked regularly by bank staff and can be tampered with. It's not a Mexico thing. It's Standard Operating Procedure. Cajeros = ATMs in Spanish!
So my advice would be, to get local cash before you go to Teotihuacan!! Inbursa has the lowest ATM withdrawal fees in Mexico but can be a little hard to find. Citibanamex is the cheapest of the more common banks.
There is a money changer which accepts US Dollars, Canadian, Euros and Pound Sterling.
There is a money changer which accepts US Dollars, Canadian, Euros and Pound Sterling.
Here is my ticket from 2020. Check how the ticket has the vehicle number on it (219).
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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.
I travelled there during covid and on a Saturday morning. Traffic was minimal and yet it still took 1 hour 3 minutes. Allow a bit longer. traffic is mostly horrendous.
Arrival point is at the Teotihuancan Archaeological site, Gate 1 where you buy your ticket entrance ticket.
I travelled there during covid and on a Saturday morning. Traffic was minimal and yet it still took 1 hour 3 minutes. Allow a bit longer. traffic is mostly horrendous.
Arrival point is at the Teotihuancan Archaeological site, Gate 1 where you buy your ticket entrance ticket.
How much does it cost to enter Teotihuacan?
Details from the official website, February 2024:
This is my photo from 2020. The entrance fee to Teotihuacan is now 90 pesos! The other fees have all gone up to.
- Teotihuacan is open 365 days a year
- Teotihuacan is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- REMEMBER it is not allowed to climb to the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon
- Entry cost is 90.00 pesos per person
This is my photo from 2020. The entrance fee to Teotihuacan is now 90 pesos! The other fees have all gone up to.
To return to Mexico City, buses stop outside Gate 2. If you already have you return ticket, great, otherwise just pay the driver, cash only.
Traffic is mostly horrendous. You can save time by getting off at Indios Verdes and continue your journey using the Metro.
Traffic is mostly horrendous. You can save time by getting off at Indios Verdes and continue your journey using the Metro.