All Direct Transfer Routes From Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
MEX
20 min
The ultimate travel bargain is Metrobús Line 4, departing directly from designated curbs outside Terminal 1 (Door 7) and Terminal 2 (Door 2) directly into Centro Histórico (Bellas Artes / República de El Salvador) in 30 minutes for just $30 MXN (~$1.70 USD). For door-to-door safety with luggage, buy a pre-paid authorized taxi voucher inside the terminal ($250–$320 MXN / ~$14–$18 USD).
MEX
30 min
The safest and most popular way to reach Reforma, Roma Norte, Condesa, or Polanco is by pre-paid authorized taxi ($300–$400 MXN / ~$17–$23 USD) or Uber/DiDi ($200–$320 MXN / ~$11–$18 USD), taking 30–50 minutes directly to your hotel. Budget travelers can take Metrobús Line 4 ($30 MXN) + transfer to Line 1 or 7.
Terminals & Station Layout
MEX has two main terminals located 3 km apart across the runways: Terminal 1 (international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Aeroméxico hub). The automated Aerotrén monorail connects T1 and T2 for ticketed connecting passengers; landside passengers can take public red buses between terminals.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
CRITICAL SAFETY RULE: NEVER hail a street taxi outside MEX terminal doors. Buy a prepaid ticket from official authorized taxi kiosks (Sitio 300, Nueva Imagen, Porto Taxi) inside the terminal, or order Uber at designated pickup doors.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
Metrobús Line 4 runs until midnight. For late-night arrivals, authorized taxi ticket counters inside Terminal 1 and 2 baggage claim operate 24/7 with safe, fixed-zone vouchers.
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
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ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber / DiDi & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / DiDi pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.