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Cárdenas to Xalapa Bus Schedule
Bus from Cárdenas to Xalapa: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Cárdenas to Xalapa. Traveling by bus from Cárdenas to Xalapa usually takes around 8 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest ADO bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 255 mi (410 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $70.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | ADO |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Cárdenas to Xalapa?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cárdenas to Xalapa. ADO is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO | 1 | 8h 49m | $72.80 |
Book ADO from Cárdenas to Xalapa from $70. Typically there is one ADO schedule per day from Cárdenas to Xalapa and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Xalapa. In Cárdenas, ADO departs to Xalapa from Cardenas Bus Station . In Xalapa, ADO arrives at Central Bus Station .
An average trip on ADO from Cárdenas to Xalapa takes 8 hours and 49 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Xalapa in 7 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Xalapa.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cárdenas to Xalapa
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 255 miles from Cárdenas to Xalapa. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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 Cárdenas to Xalapa 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, 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Cárdenas to Xalapa. It leaves the station in Cárdenas at 8:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cárdenas?
Main departure station: Cardenas Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Cárdenas.
All bus stations in Cárdenas:
Cardenas Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Xalapa?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
All buses from Cárdenas arrive at one main station in Xalapa.
All bus stations in Xalapa:
Central Bus Station
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