{"id":4511,"date":"2023-04-17T21:33:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T19:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infovacay.com\/?p=4511"},"modified":"2023-04-17T21:33:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T19:33:09","slug":"how-to-get-from-mexico-city-airport-to-city-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infovacay.com\/how-to-get-from-mexico-city-airport-to-city-center\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get from Mexico City Airport to City Center?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the first things to take care of upon arriving in Mexico City is the transfer from the airport to the hotel. If you’re flying into the city, you may wonder how to get to the city center from the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, you’ll notice hundreds of taxis lined up at the airport, and that’s usually the first option to come to mind if you still need to arrange an airport transfer service. First, however, you have several options for getting downtown from the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to get to the city center from Mexico City Airport. This way, you won’t have to spend a lot and have convenient travel after arriving in the city from your flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, let’s get into it!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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How Much Is a Taxi from Mexico City Airport to Downtown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, a taxi is one of the first options to come to mind when going to downtown Mexico City from the airport since you’ll find them lined up there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re wondering about the fare, expect to pay around 300 MXN (around 15 USD) to go to the Centro Historico from the airport. On the other hand, going straight to neighborhoods like La Condesa or Roma Norte and Sur will cost around 400 MXN (around 20 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The travel time will take around half an hour to an hour, depending on the route and traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riding a Taxi from the Airport to City Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grabbing a taxi from the airport of Mexico City to the city center is easy since you can find them available 24 hours a day. You can find these cabs outside airport terminals one and two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is easy to recognize these cabs since they come in gold and red or white and pink colors. However, only hop in if you see any cabs with these colors since they likely operate without a license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ride a taxi from the airport to the city center, you can get a taxi ticket from the airport kiosk called Transporte Terrestre. Once you get the ticket, you can hop in the vehicle, give it to the driver, and he’ll know your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know more about this mode of transport in the city, read our article about Taxis in Mexico City<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Options to Get from the Airport to City Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you can find other methods to reach the city center from the airport. You can generally find cheaper ones than taxis, making them a much better option. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From the airport’s terminal one, you can find a bus system that you can use to get into the city’s center. To do so, find the Line Four of the bus system. You can find these buses in both terminals one and two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike taxis, buses aren’t available 24 hours a day. Generally, they only run from around 4:30 AM until midnight, and one bus departs the airport with 15 minutes intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ride a bus, you’ll need to buy a Metrobus smartcard. You can find one at the filling machines at the airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A one-way bus fare is cheaper at around 30 MXN (around 2 USD). If you’re not heading to the city center, you’ll find buses at the airport heading to other parts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus transportation is generally ideal if you are on a budget and only have a little luggage. However, you’ll find it better to hail a cab if you have several pieces of luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subway or Metro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The subway or metro is another affordable option if you go to the city properly from the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take Metro Line Five into the city from the A\u00e9rea station, next to Terminal One. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A single 50-minute journey costs less than fifty cents, making it a highly economical mode of transportation. As such, it’s cheaper than a bus and way cheaper than a taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find a specialized Metro carriage and women-only cabs in the city if you’re a solo female traveler. You can use this to ensure safer travel and exploring in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an eye on your valuables when you use public transportation so you won’t be caught off guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car Rental<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you’re driving a rental car, you’ll find it easy to go to the city center from the airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On your way out of the airport, follow the signs pointing to Route 1. Upon reaching Parque Aguascalientes, take Route 3 left until you reach H\u00e9roe de Nacozari, then turn right. Once you reach the Republic of Venezuela, you’ll be in Mexico City’s Centro Historico. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we don’t recommend renting a car if you’re only exploring Mexico City, you’ll find plenty of car rental companies in the airport if you’d like a car to explore. Some of them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n