Bus Tickets from Cancún to Mexico City

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Next departures for Cancún to Mexico City on September 29
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
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ADO Aeropuerto + ADO
Cancun Airport T4
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Compare 2 ways to go from Cancún to Mexico City.

Bus
Average Price$139 - $231Average Duration1d 4h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$56 - $103Average Duration22h 40m
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 the good way to reach Mexico City. The journey takes about 22 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
22h 40mAverage Duration
$56Cheapest ticket
54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cancún to Mexico City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$143
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure6:07am
Distance803 miles (1295 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Cancún to Mexico City Bus

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

Best price found
09/26
$123
09/27
$123
Today
$123
09/29
$123
09/30
$123
10/01
$124
10/02
$123
10/03
$123
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cancún to Mexico City was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of $123

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 $123 to $124 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 $123 which is on 2025-09-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cancún to Mexico City.

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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