How to Use the Mexico City Metrobús

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Guide on how to use the Metrobús in Mexico City: Routes, tickets, fares, schedules and safety tips, based on first-hand experience.

Double-decker Metrobús in Mexico City (line 7)

There are 7 lines, 283 stations covering a total distance of 125 km. It’s a cheap and relatively efficient way to get around Mexico City and fills in the gaps left by the Metro.

I have travelled regularly on lines 1, 3, 5 and 7, which is the newest line with double-decker buses.

I say ‘relatively efficient’ because, despite having their own dedicated MetroBus lanes, you still have to fight with the traffic. A better system would be where the traffic lights are synchronised with the buses.

Metrobús line 3 at Cuauhtémoc station in Mexico City

Practical Info for using the Metrobús in Mexico City: Routes, Fares & Schedules

Metrobús Routes:

Here are the 7 lines:

  • Línea 1: Indios Verdes to El Caminero
  • Línea 2: Tepalcates to Tacubaya
  • Línea 3: Tenayuca to Pueblo Sta. Cruz Atoyac
  • Línea 4: Buenavista to San Lazaro
  • Línea 5: Río de los Remedios to Preparatoria
  • Línea 6: Villa de Aragón to El Rosario
  • Línea 7: Indio Verdes to Campo Marte

There is a new extension of Line 4. This runs from Amajac on Paseo de la Reforma to Terminals 1 and 2 at Mexico City International Airport. The fare is 30 pesos and takes around an hour.

Amajac bus at the bus stop on Reforma in Mexico City

Mexico City Metrobús Map:

Metrobús route map

Mexico City Metrobús schedule

The Metrobus operates to the following schedule:

Monday to Saturday: 4.30 am to midnight

Sunday and public holidays: 5 am to midnight

Metrobús in Mexico City, line 3 at Jardin Pushkin station
Mexico City Metrobus at Hamburgo station
red Metrobus in Mexico City at the station

How much does the Metrobus in Mexico City cost?

A single ride on the Metrobus costs 6 pesos, but you will need to purchase a Metro Card, which costs 15 pesos and then top up as needed.

Mexico City Metro Card

You can now also pay using your contactless credit/debit card.

All metrobuses in Mexico City have a dedicated women’s and children’s section toward the front of the bus.

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2 thoughts on “How to Use the Mexico City Metrobús”

  1. Everything looks organized there. I see CDMX rocks the accordion style bus similar to London. Cheap travel, too.

    Traffic can be an issue in Central American cities – especially a huge one – due to the hub-like nature of these spots in part, at least.

    Speaking to expats in places like Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, the major cities are the only locations to get the essentials handled.

    Good idea to synchronize lights with buses. We’ll see if it’s integrated eventually.

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    • We use the MetroBus quite a bit, but not as much as the Metro. Rain also causes issues. Last week, the rain was up to the metrobus platform..

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