Bus Tickets from Cancún to Mexico City

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Next departures for Cancún to Mexico City on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ADO
ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
TAPOCheapest
ADO
ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
TAPOFastest
ADO
ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
TAPONo tags
ADO Platino + ADO
ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
TAPONo tags
ADO
ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro
TAPONo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cancún to Mexico City

Bus
Average PriceUS$140 - US$261Average Duration1d 4h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$61 - US$90Average Duration20h 10m
54kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cancún to Mexico City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mexico City. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
20h 10mAverage Duration
US$61Cheapest ticket
54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cancún to Mexico City: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$143
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure6:37am
Distance1295 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Cancún to Mexico City Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Cancún to Mexico City.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Cancún to Mexico City.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Cancún to Mexico City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cancún - Mexico City

  1. What is the distance between Cancún and Mexico City?

    Cancún and Mexico City are 1301 km (807 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cancún to Mexico City?

    Buses departing from Cancun Airport in Cancún will take you to TAPO in Mexico City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-09
US$123
10-10
US$122
Today
US$122
10-12
US$122
10-13
US$123
10-14
US$123
10-15
US$123
10-16
US$123
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cancún to Mexico City was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of US$122

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cancún to Mexico City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$122 to US$123 for a bus ticket from Cancún to Mexico City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$122 which is on 2025-10-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cancún to Mexico City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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