Mexico city has an inexpensive, easytouse metro and an equally cheap and practical bus system plying all the main routes. You can walk to chilpancingo metro from the nuevo leon stop, but its a bit of a walk. Nearly 50 years later, adult literacy rates in mexico have risen to just under 95 percent while mexico citys metro system has grown to 12 lines and 195 stations. Mexico city mexico bus system map mexico city mexico. This building displays the beauty of colonial times. I swear it sometimes feels like the entire mexico city population. The bus, metrobus, mexibus and trolleybus network has 155 lines 94 regular lines, 5 metrobus, 3 mexibus and 8 trolleybus. Travel guide to all touristic sites, museums and architecture of mexico city. No so long ago, it came in the top 10 busiest metros of the world. As long as you know how to navigate subways and subway stations, youll be fine in mexico. Rome2rio makes travelling from mexico city airport mex to metro insurgentes easy.
Map of mexico city produced by mapsillustrated for molsoncoors magazine cheers. Strict emission controls have reduced pollution, and masstransit solutions have addressed traffic problems. There are 3 ways to get to and from airport to centre. Sprawling, untamed and home to more than 20 million inhabitants, mexico city is the very definition of a metropolis. It is the second largest metro system in north america after the new york city subway. Mexico shaded relief 1997 315k and pdf format 354k. Lisbon is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in europe these days, thanks to the everincreasing number of tourists who are discovering the citys hidden gems. Mexico city metro map, lines, route, hours, tickets. Seriously, using the mexico city metro will give you a true insight into daily life in the capital, but it is also hectic as fuck. So, just like when i rode on the linea dorada, or when i went on the metrobus 4, read more learn about the stations.
This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends. Mexico city airport mex to metro insurgentes 6 ways to. There are 104 metro stations in tlalnepantla a city just 31 km from mexico city and 104 metro stations in metepec which is 31 km distant. Atlas of mexico 1975 bureau of business research, university of texas at austin.
The metropolitan area of mexico city has over 20 million people driving, taking the bus, using ubers and taxis, and of course, taking the mexico city subway. Getting around in mexico city, mexico lonely planet. People continue to move to mexico city and it has become a more livable place. Strangely, ive never talked about this system map on the blog before. The mexico city metro has a long and fascinating history and currently serves nearly 5 million people on a daily basis. To travel on any one of the 12 lines, which stretch from the very north to the very south of the sprawling capital, youll need a ticket or a rail card which you simply swipe at. A users guide to the mexico city public transport system. The mexico city metro is the largest and busiest heavyrail rapid transit system in mexico and second in north america, only behind the new york city subway as of 2014, the system is composed of 12 lines denominated 1 through 9, 12, a and b, totalling 226. Although, their tariffs sort of explode if you are taking a cab at night. Anyhow, during this trip, i did get to take the metro twice and it was very fast and convenient. Male and female passengers are put in separate cars at that time, to prevent groping and the like. Metro hostal boutique is a new hostel in mexico city located in the heart of colonia roma, our concept allows each room to be cozy, comfortable and unique with and urban feel.
The metro network has 12 lines and 195 stations forming a rail network of 140,7. Bicycles can be a viable way to get around town and are often preferable to overcrowded, recklessly driven buses. The metro police department is always available at 72442677, and by downloading the ridemetro app for ios or android, you can connect with them at the tap of a button. Mexico city metro route map, open pdf version weather forecast home train route map japanese. The economic cycle of urban transportation to better understand the challenges confronting a large developing country city like mexico city, it is first important to consider the economic cycle which drives the urban transport dynamic see figure 1. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Mexico city hostel offers a traditional atmosphere of mexico. For normative purposes, further explanation needed however, greater mexico city most commonly refers. Find all the transport options for your trip from mexico city airport mex to metro insurgentes right here. The mexico city metro is one of the cheapest and quickest ways to get around the city. Every time i come to mexico city which isnt that often every 23 years on average, i meet up with my fellow metroloco friends, and visit the public transportation options that are new since the last time.
Website dedicated to the mexico city metro system, as well as the metrobus, tren ligero and tren suburbano systems. Houston, texas 77002 76354000 metro s mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services to our region. Mexico citys extensive public transport system may seem overwhelming at first, but it is a fast and cheap way to get around once you get the hang of it. The network includes 12 metro lines, 1 commuter rail line, 1 tram line and 155 bus lines. For a city with a population of over 20 million, efficient public transport is essential, and the metro alone transports around 5 million people every day, the ninthhighest ridership of any. The official pdf of the map is set up to be slightly less than 36. Our rooftop terrace with lots of trees is perfect for your morning coffee and a night time drinks. Pickpockets are a real problem and ive almost been gotten twice.
We are currently in mexico and my spouse hates crowds, so we always take a cab, which are relatively inexpensive in mexico city. The only exception may be if you ask if its okay to use the metro to get from the airport to downtown and you arrive late at night. The 10 best restaurants in mexico city updated may 2020. Metro home metropolitan transit authority of harris county 1900 main st. Mexico city is a huge and vibrant megalopolis with a fascinating history dating back to the time of the aztecs. On arrival we went to a taxi booth there are several, in competition and paid the zonal fee for the centro historico of 230 pesos.
Airport to and from city by metrobus, metro and taxi. Media in category mexico city metro stations the following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. Daily travel to mexico city subway payabout four million passengers. When you go to her, and in the opposite direction to the passenger has to pay for the ride again. Public transport can be intimidating in any new city, and mexico city is no different. Mexico city was built on the island of tenochtitlan in. Canela stop is the closest to coyuya metro station. Fortunately, the metro is clean, super cheap and you only need a little spanish to be able to navigate your way round. Taxis are plentiful, but some are potentially hazardous. The mexican capital is one of latin americas most important economic and cultural cities, mixing colonial architecture, mansionfilled neighbourhoods and gritty, sometimes grim, urbanisation. As one of the largest cities in the world, mexico city can be intimidating, but its a vibrant, engaging place with an abundance of attractions and services for travelers of all types. Originally, a system of interconnected lakes occupied a large area of the valley, of which lake texcoco was the largest. Controversial metro line 12 reopens in mexico city. Engineer bernardo quintana was one of the principal brains behind the metros.
You can find on this page the map of mexico city metro. Dining in mexico city, central mexico and gulf coast. Mexico city is the political, financial and cultural nerve center, and to understand mexico one should spend some time here. To help you move into the city, you may use the transport maps of mexico operated by stc, ferrocarriles suburbanos, ste df and other operators.
Mexico city gdp country rank, 20121 share national gdp, 20122 gdpcapita, 20123 population, 2012 country rank4 share national pop. To view the downloaded map, no internet connection is required. Mexico city subway map for download metro in mexico city high. That is why its a good idea to carry a copy of the printable tourist map lisbon before you head on to discovering the city on your own. Highresolution map of mexico city subway for free download and print.