MEX → Mexico City

Mexico City Airport to Mexico City

The quickest way from Mexico City Airport to Zócalo is usually the Metrobús Line 4 (airport service) (30 min–1h). It is also the cheapest option at MX$30. Landing late, use Authorised airport taxi.

  1. MEXArrivalsEntrance 7 in Terminal 1, entrance 2 in Terminal 2
  2. Metrobús Line 4 (airport service) · 30 min–1h
  3. Centro Histórico and Bellas Artes (via San Lázaro)Metrobús CDMX
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. ZócaloMexico City

Zócalo is 7 km (4 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

Checked against sources:· How we verify

MEXZócalo7 km (4 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Mexico City (MEX) and Zócalo. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
Metrobús Line 4 (airport service)
Fastest
Metrobús Line 4 (airport service)
Arriving late
Authorised airport taxi
With kids
Authorised airport taxi
Heavy luggage
Authorised airport taxi

Every option compared

Transport from Mexico City Airport to Mexico City
OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Metrobús Line 4 (airport service)
Metrobús CDMX
Entrance 7 in Terminal 1, entrance 2 in Terminal 2 → Centro Histórico and Bellas Artes (via San Lázaro)30 min–1hMX$30
as of 8 October 2026
04:30–00:00
Authorised airport taxi
Authorised taxi companies at AICM
Taxi booths at the international and domestic exits of both terminals → Door to door30 min–1hVariesOn demand

Step by step

Metrobús Line 4 (airport service) bus

Pick-up
Entrance 7 in Terminal 1, entrance 2 in Terminal 2
Goes to
Centro Histórico and Bellas Artes (via San Lázaro)
Time
30 min–1h
Price
MX$30 (8 October 2026)
First / last
04:30 / 00:00
Payment
Integrated Mobility (MI) card from the machines, or a contactless bank card at the validator
  1. Go to entrance 7 (T1) or entrance 2 (T2) and pay at the validator.
  2. Ride towards the Centro Histórico; San Lázaro connects with the Metro.

Authorised airport taxi taxi

Pick-up
Taxi booths at the international and domestic exits of both terminals
Goes to
Door to door
Time
30 min–1h
Frequency
On demand
Payment
Prepaid at the booth by zone; use only authorised taxis
  1. Buy a ticket at an authorised taxi booth inside the terminal; the fare depends on the zone.
  2. Ignore offers from drivers in the hall.

Mexico City airport guide →

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org — airport and airlines-and-destinations table, checked 2026-10-01
  • aicm.com.mx — Line 4 boarding points, MXN 30, hours, payment
  • aicm.com.mx — authorised taxis at the exits of both terminals

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