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Mexico City to Cuernavaca Bus Schedule

Bus from Mexico City to Cuernavaca: Journey Information

There are 19 intercity buses per day from Mexico City to Cuernavaca. Traveling by bus from Mexico City to Cuernavaca usually takes around 2 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest EDO Pluss bus can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.

Distance36 mi (57 km)
Shortest duration1h 30m
Cheapest priceTRY 485.31
Trips per day19
Most frequent serviceETN
Bus lines3

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What bus companies travel from Mexico City to Cuernavaca?

There are 3 bus lines from Mexico City to Cuernavaca available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 14 daily trips, ETN usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
EDO Pluss21h 30mTRY 485.31
ETN142h 8mTRY 701.38
Turistar41h 53mTRY 694.63
  • EDO Pluss is a new addition to Mexico's transportation network, owned by the renowned company ADO and established in 2023. Based in Mexico City, EDO Pluss plans and schedules their routes to popular destinations like Veracruz and Xalapa, Acapulco, and Tempoal. The company focuses on passenger comfort by providing onboard amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, and USB charging ports. Passengers can enjoy movie screenings, purchase beverages, and utilize restroom facilities during their journey.

  • Book ETN from Mexico City to Cuernavaca from TRY 675. There are 14 trips per day offered by ETN from Mexico City to Cuernavaca and you can expect on average to pay for a ETN ticket to Cuernavaca. In Mexico City, ETN departs to Cuernavaca from Mexico City Taxqueña South Bus Station and 2 other stations. In Cuernavaca, ETN arrives at Terminal Autobuses Cuernavaca .

    An average trip on ETN from Mexico City to Cuernavaca takes 2 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available ETN trip will get you to Cuernavaca in 1 hours and 30 minutes .

    On weekends, ETN offers 14 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cuernavaca.

  • Book Turistar from Mexico City to Cuernavaca from TRY 675. There are 4 trips per day offered by Turistar from Mexico City to Cuernavaca and you can expect on average to pay for a Turistar ticket to Cuernavaca. In Mexico City, Turistar departs to Cuernavaca from Mexico City Taxqueña South Bus Station and one other station. In Cuernavaca, Turistar arrives at Terminal Autobuses Cuernavaca .

    An average trip on Turistar from Mexico City to Cuernavaca takes 1 hours and 53 minutes , while the fastest available Turistar trip will get you to Cuernavaca in 1 hours and 30 minutes .

    On weekends, Turistar offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cuernavaca.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Mexico City to Cuernavaca

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 36 miles from Mexico City to Cuernavaca. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Mexico City to Cuernavaca for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Mexico City to Cuernavaca, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 19 scheduled buses that travel from Mexico City to Cuernavaca every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Mexico City to Cuernavaca without transferring.

City Information

Mexico City

Mexico City is one of the most vibrant and liveliest cities in the world, making it an exciting destination for all travelers. One of the must-see attractions in the city is the famous Museo Nacional de Antropología, which features an extensive collection from the city’s pre-Columbian era. Its star attraction is the famous Aztec Calendar Stone, also known as Piedra del Sol. For those who enjoy exploring the city’s amazing cultural life, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is a must-see destination. The art deco-style palace hosts some of the grandest cultural events around, including concerts, operas, etc. Another unique destination to check out is Teotihuacán, a world heritage site that contains some of the largest pre-Columbian pyramids in Mexico.

Mexico City’s food scene is so vast that it can be quite hard to fully explore in just a few days. Some notable foodie destinations include Pujol, Contramar, and Quintonil. If you want to grab one of those famous Mexican churros, head over to Churreria El Moro.

Mexico City’s four major bus stations are North, South, Observatorio, and TAPO. Some intercity buses leave directly from the Mexico City International Airport, which is located just about 7 miles east of the city center.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Mexico City?

Main departure station: Mexico City Taxqueña South Bus Station

Buses to Cuernavaca leave from 4 stations in Mexico City.

All bus stations in Mexico City:

  • Mexico City Taxqueña South Bus Station

  • Central de Autobuses

  • Mexico City Poniente Bus Station

  • Mexico City Calz Taxquena

Where does the bus arrive in Cuernavaca?

Main arrival station: Terminal Autobuses Cuernavaca

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Cuernavaca.

All bus stations in Cuernavaca:

  • Terminal Autobuses Cuernavaca

  • Cuernavaca Bus Station

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