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Cuernavaca to Mexico City Bus Schedule

Bus from Cuernavaca to Mexico City: Journey Information

There are 14 intercity buses per day from Cuernavaca to Mexico City. Traveling by bus from Cuernavaca to Mexico City usually takes around 2 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest EDO Pluss bus can make the trip in just one hour and 20 minutes.

Distance36 mi (57 km)
Shortest duration1h 20m
Cheapest priceRON 55.33
Trips per day14
Most frequent serviceETN
Bus lines3

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What bus companies travel from Cuernavaca to Mexico City?

There are 3 bus lines from Cuernavaca to Mexico City available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 19 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 Pluss11h 20mRON 56.21
ETN192h 16mRON 73.03
Estrella de Oro Diamante11h 20mRON 68.61
  • 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 Cuernavaca to Mexico City from RON 73. There are 19 trips per day offered by ETN from Cuernavaca to Mexico City and you can expect on average to pay for a ETN ticket to Mexico City. In Cuernavaca, ETN departs to Mexico City from Terminal Autobuses Cuernavaca . In Mexico City, ETN arrives at Central de Autobuses and one other station.

    An average trip on ETN from Cuernavaca to Mexico City takes 2 hours and 16 minutes , while the fastest available ETN trip will get you to Mexico City in 1 hours and 20 minutes .

    On weekends, ETN offers 19 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Mexico City.

  • Estrella de Oro Diamante is a luxury bus service operating in southeastern Mexico, with a history of over 90 years as one of the country's oldest bus companies. The Mexico City to Acapulco route is particularly popular, with frequent departures. The buses provide air conditioning, entertainment through movie screenings, power outlets, spacious seats with extra legroom, and on-board restrooms for passenger convenience.

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

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 36 miles from Cuernavaca to Mexico City. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 20 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.

Because many passengers travel from Cuernavaca to Mexico City at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Mexico City, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cuernavaca to Mexico City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 14 scheduled buses that travel from Cuernavaca to Mexico City 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 Cuernavaca to Mexico City 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 Cuernavaca?

Main departure station: Terminal Autobuses Cuernavaca

Cuernavaca has two bus stations with service to Mexico City.

All bus stations in Cuernavaca:

  • Terminal Autobuses Cuernavaca

  • Cuernavaca Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Mexico City?

Main arrival station: Central de Autobuses

The bus station on Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas is a curbside stop where intercity and local buses connect to the Lázaro Cárdenas metro station. The metro station is located on Line 9 of the local metro system and includes all the basic amenities of a public station: public restrooms, ATMs, and a waiting area with roofs. The aboveground bus station is at the intersection of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas and Eje 3 in Mexico City. The intersection has a supermarket, and the surrounding blocks are home to many eateries and retail stores.

All bus stations in Mexico City:

  • Central de Autobuses

  • Mexico City Calz Taxquena

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