Taxi travel in Mexico
Getting a taxi in Mexico is relatively inexpensive. Some taxis charge according to their taximeter. Other don’t have any. Other taxi services charge per kilometer or according to the area. You can also request a taxi via apps such as Uber and Cabify.
In some towns or small cities, taxis do not use taximeters and there is no official charging system either. In this case, agree on the price with the taxi driver before requesting the taxi service.
Types of taxi services in Mexico
1. Independent street taxis in Mexico City and other regions.
2. Sitio taxis (Taxi ranks and taxi co-operatives)
Taxi Ranks are most common in Mexico City. However, you’ll find cab ranks in all towns and cities across Mexico. Many cab drivers are now affiliating themselves to local taxi co-operatives. Companies for this reason pick up people when they call to book for a ride.
3. App-cab taxis
Taxi services booked using a smartphone app are available in Mexico. These companies are Uber, Cabify, Didi, etc.
4. Airport taxis
Taxis from Mexico’s airports are very good and affordable. You can find at least two taxi concessions given at each airport. Charges are applicable by area.
5. Hotel taxis
Most hotels have a taxi rank outside the hotel in order to board hotel guests at any time. Most of them may charge a fixed fee depending on your destination or work under an area-based fare system, or charge per kilometer and some charge a fee according to their taximeter.
Larger hotels offer a private fleet of taxis. Taxi service is comfortable, air-conditioned, etc., and you can find some drivers who are bilingual. Most work under fixed rates for specific destinations or charge per kilometer.
Bus service in Mexico
Mexico has a good road network and comfortable, easy, frequent, reasonably priced bus services connected to all cities. Some cities and towns have one main bus terminal from which all long-distance buses operate.
Bus stations in major cities tend to be clean, safe, and functional.
Bus Classes
Mexico has three types of bus service:
Deluxe & Executive:
They are the most comfortable executive buses ran mainly on the busier intercity routes. They are swift and comfortable, with reclining seats, plenty of legroom, air-conditioning, movies on (individual) video screens, few or no stops, toilets on board, and often drinks, snacks, and even wi-fi. They use toll roads wherever available.
First Class:
They have a comfortable numbered seat for each passenger. All sizable towns are served by 1st-class buses. Buses have air-conditioning and a toilet, and they stop occasionally. They show movies on TV screens. They also use toll roads where possible.
Second Class:
Buses serve small towns and villages and provide cheaper, slower travel on some intercity routes.
Bus companies
Mexico has hundreds of bus companies. You can find more information on their website.
Bus Company
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Website
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Destinations Served
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ETN Turistar
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www.etn.com.mx
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All major cities along the Pacific coast, central, northern, and eastern Mexico, and destinations as far south as Oaxaca. Also, Tucson, El Paso, and San Diego.
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Grupo ADO
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www.ado.com.mx
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Connects Mexico City with numerous cities in the Yucatán Peninsula, Campeche, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla, Guerrero, and Veracruz.
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Grupo Estrella Blanca
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www.estrellablanca.com.mx
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Mexico City and the center, north and west of Mexico. Major cities such as Guadalajara, Tijuana, Puebla, Monterrey, Puerto Vallarta, Ciudad Juárez.
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Primera Plus
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www.primeraplus.com.mx
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Destinations around the center of the country include Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, San Luis Potosí, and San Miguel de Allende.
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