How to Get Around Mexico City

How transport works in Mexico City

Metro (12 lines, MX$5/ride) reaches everywhere but gets crowded; Metrobús BRT lines are faster during rush. Uber/Didi are cheap (MX$50–150 per ride, ~US$3–9) and much safer than street taxis — always use apps. AICM airport reaches Centro in 20 min by Metrobús Línea 4. AIFA (new second airport) 40 km north — use Uber only.

Your options compared

• Metro

  12 lines, MX$5 flat fare — cheapest metro in North America, crowded 7–10am and 5–8pm.

• Metrobús (BRT)

  Dedicated lane bus rapid transit; MX$6 flat fare via tarjeta.

• Uber / Didi

  Cheap and safe — MX$50–150 (US$3–9) per ride; always use apps.

• EcoBici

  Bike share in Roma, Condesa, Centro — MX$100/day pass.

Passes and tickets

Tarjeta MI (MX$15) taps Metro + Metrobús + EcoBici. Reload at any station.

Local transport tips

Never use street taxis (safety issue) — only Uber/Didi. Metro has women-only cars at front of platform (marked pink) 6am–10pm.

Arriving from the airport

• Mexico City International (Benito Juárez / AICM) (MEX)

  Metrobús Línea 4 to Centro MX$30 in 20 min; Uber MX$180–280 to Roma-Condesa in 25–45 min; authorised airport taxi MX$250–350.

• Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) (NLU)

  New second airport (2022) — Uber only recommended MX$500–800 in 60–90 min; no direct metro connection.

Do you need a rental car?

Inside Mexico City a car is usually a liability — parking and traffic cost more than transit. A rental earns its keep for day trips and regional drives, so compare rates only for the days you actually leave the city.