{"id":1943,"date":"2026-11-03T06:58:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T06:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:58:48","slug":"como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/en\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City: Bus, Uber or Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Figuring out how to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City starts with your plan for the day. For a daytime visit to the pyramids, the bus from Terminal Central del Norte is the cheapest option, while Uber, DiDi or your own car give you more comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hot air balloon ride changes everything. Check-in is at 5:30 a.m. and the public bus can\u2019t get you there in time, so your real options are driving, staying nearby the night before, or booking a package with transportation from Mexico City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How far is Teotihuacan from Mexico City?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The archaeological site is about 50 km (31 miles) northeast of Mexico City and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Depending on how you travel and on traffic, the trip takes 45 to 75 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site opens at 9:00 a.m. In 2026, admission is $105 MXN for Mexican visitors and $210 MXN for foreign visitors, and it\u2019s free for Mexican visitors on Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By bus: the budget option for a daytime visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bus line: Autobuses M\u00e9xico-San Juan Teotihuac\u00e1n, from hall 8 (sala 8) at Terminal Central del Norte, on Metro Line 5.<\/li>\n\n<li>Frequency: every 15 to 20 minutes, starting around 7:00 a.m.<\/li>\n\n<li>Travel time: 50 to 60 minutes each way.<\/li>\n\n<li>Cost: about $55 to $65 MXN each way.<\/li>\n\n<li>Return: the last bus back leaves around 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a good choice for exploring the archaeological site during the day, but it won\u2019t work for a balloon flight. The first bus leaves around 7:00 a.m., an hour and a half after balloon check-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Uber, DiDi or car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Uber or DiDi takes 45 to 75 minutes and costs roughly $250 to $450 MXN each way. Getting there is easy, but finding a ride back from the pyramids can be hard, so have a backup plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving gives you full control of your schedule and is a practical way to reach the balloon port before 5:30 a.m. Flights depart from the V\u00edvelo en Globo balloon port on Libramiento San Mart\u00edn de las Pir\u00e1mides, in the State of Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re driving before dawn, leave with time to spare. The maximum arrival tolerance is 15 minutes, and after that the pilot may take off without you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City for a balloon ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flight day starts very early: check-in and coffee at 5:30 a.m., inflation at 5:45 a.m., and takeoff around 6:15 a.m. That\u2019s why you\u2019ll want one of these three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your own car: drive straight to the balloon port; the shared flight includes parking.<\/li>\n\n<li>Stay nearby: book a room the night before in San Juan Teotihuac\u00e1n or San Mart\u00edn de las Pir\u00e1mides (lodging isn\u2019t included).<\/li>\n\n<li>Transportation package: round trip from a central area of Mexico City, with no pre-dawn driving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Ruta M\u00e1gica, the shared flight with round-trip transportation costs $3,290 MXN per person. The flight, breakfast and 1.5-hour Essential tour package is $4,090 MXN with a Spanish-speaking guide or $4,290 MXN with an English-speaking guide, per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transportation packages are priced for 2 to 15 adults. If you\u2019re traveling with children or a different group size, ask before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons rmh-guia-cta is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/en\/product\/vuelo-compartido-traslado-cdmx\/\">See the flight with transport from Mexico City<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"rmh-guia-rel wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Read next:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/en\/cuanto-cuesta-volar-en-globo-en-teotihuacan\/\">Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Price in 2026: What You\u2019ll Pay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which option is right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pyramids only, on a budget: the bus from Terminal Central del Norte.<\/li>\n\n<li>Pyramids only, with more comfort: Uber, DiDi or your own car, with a plan for the ride back.<\/li>\n\n<li>Balloon ride without driving: a package with transportation from Mexico City.<\/li>\n\n<li>Balloon ride with a car: drive before dawn or stay nearby the night before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flight wraps up before the archaeological site opens at 9:00 a.m., so you can make the most of the rest of the day. For a guided visit, private tours are available in Spanish or English, priced in Mexican pesos (MXN), with site admission not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons rmh-guia-cta is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/en\/guided-tours\/\">See private tours<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"rmh-guia-rel wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Read next:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/en\/teotihuacan-en-un-dia-itinerario\/\">Teotihuacan Day Trip Itinerary with a Hot Air Balloon Ride<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I take the bus to a hot air balloon ride in Teotihuacan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Check-in is at 5:30 a.m. and the public bus starts running around 7:00 a.m., so you\u2019ll need a car, a room nearby, or a package with transportation from Mexico City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bus, about $55 to $65 MXN each way. By Uber or DiDi, roughly $250 to $450 MXN each way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bus takes 50 to 60 minutes, and an Uber or DiDi takes 45 to 75 minutes. The site is about 50 km (31 miles) northeast of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do Ruta M\u00e1gica\u2019s balloon flights depart from?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the V\u00edvelo en Globo balloon port on Libramiento San Mart\u00edn de las Pir\u00e1mides, State of Mexico. If you book a transportation package, the round trip starts from a central area of Mexico City.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City by bus, Uber or car, with costs and travel times, plus how to make a 5:30 a.m. hot air balloon check-in.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guias-de-viaje"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx.webp",828,518,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx-150x150.webp",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx-300x188.webp",300,188,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx-768x480.webp",768,480,true],"large":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx.webp",800,500,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx.webp",828,518,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx.webp",828,518,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx-18x12.webp",18,12,true],"woocommerce_thumbnail":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx-300x300.webp",300,300,true],"woocommerce_single":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx-600x375.webp",600,375,true],"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":["https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/como-llegar-a-teotihuacan-desde-cdmx-100x100.webp",100,100,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/rutamagica.com.mx\/en\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"C\u00f3mo llegar a Teotihuac\u00e1n desde CDMX en autob\u00fas, Uber o auto, con costos y tiempos. 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