How to use the Metrobus in Mexico City
Updated: January 1 2024 | Tagged: Mexico, Travel Hacks
Guide on How To Use The MetroBus in Mexico City: Tickets - prices - map - opening hours and safety tips, based on first-hand experience.
The Mexico City Metrobus has 7 lines, 283 stations and covers 125km. It's a cheap and relatively efficient way to get around Mexico City and fills in the gaps left by the Metro and is hence the 2nd best way to get around when in town.
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.
Motorcyclists and emergency vehicles have a habit of using the bus lanes. But for me, they could have designed it slightly different giving higher priority to the buses.
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.
Motorcyclists and emergency vehicles have a habit of using the bus lanes. But for me, they could have designed it slightly different giving higher priority to the buses.
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Mexico City Metrobus map:
Metrobus line 3 at Cuauhtémoc station:
How much does Metrobus cost?
A single ride of the Metrobus costs 6 pesos.
How to pay for Metrobus In Mexico City?
You must buy a rechargeable 15-peso Integrated Mobility Card (known as a Metro Card or MI Card) which you can buy at the Taquilla in the Metro stations and at the ticket machines at the MetroBus stations.
The 'tickets' are not transferable. By this I mean that, if you ride the Mexico City Metro and connect with the MetroBus, you must pay again.
Like the Metro you swipe the card to enter through the turnstiles but not to exit.
Topping up the Mexico City Metro Card at the Jardin Pushkin:
The 'tickets' are not transferable. By this I mean that, if you ride the Mexico City Metro and connect with the MetroBus, you must pay again.
Like the Metro you swipe the card to enter through the turnstiles but not to exit.
Topping up the Mexico City Metro Card at the Jardin Pushkin:
You can use the Metro Card on the Metro, TrenLigero, Trolebús, Cablebús and the MetroBús.
Metrobus - hours of operation:
The Metrobus in Mexico City operates to the following schedule:
Official website: MetroBus CDMX
Smart double decker buses on line 7 of the Metrobus at Reforma in Mexico City:
- Monday to Saturday, 4:30 am to midnight.
- Sunday and holidays, 5:00 am to midnight.
Official website: MetroBus CDMX
Smart double decker buses on line 7 of the Metrobus at Reforma in Mexico City:
When taking the Mexico City Metrobus Line 7, you must swipe your MetroCard when entering the bus:
Metrobus - is it safe?
You should be vigilant at all times. Watch your stuff and more so, your pockets. The buses can get very packed.
Always hold the handrails. They do stop rather suddenly sometimes.
There are dedicated Women and Children Only sections, towards the front of the buses. This is very easy to see as they are all 'pretty in pink'.
And on Miss CDMXs advice, if you are female and travelling alone, make use of these!
Always hold the handrails. They do stop rather suddenly sometimes.
There are dedicated Women and Children Only sections, towards the front of the buses. This is very easy to see as they are all 'pretty in pink'.
And on Miss CDMXs advice, if you are female and travelling alone, make use of these!
The Metrobus at Hamburgo station on line 1:
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