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Mexico — Living: Transportation
Mexico City's official visitor page states that a Metro journey costs 5 pesos regardless of distance or internal transfers, and the turnstiles accept contactless credit and debit cards and phone or watch wallets. The Metrobús standard fare is 6 pesos per trip, except the airport service on Line 4 at 30 pesos, and it can be paid with the Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada, bank cards, smartwatches and NFC phones. The Movilidad Integrada card costs 15 pesos at Metro ticket offices or at Metrobús, Cablebús and Tren Ligero machines and holds a maximum balance of 500 pesos. Metrobús Line 2 weekend service runs until 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Sources differ on the number of Metrobús lines and on card prices, so check the official Metro and Metrobús pages before travelling.
Key facts
- Metro fare: 5 pesos per journey regardless of distance or internal transfers; contactless bank cards and phone or watch wallets are accepted at turnstiles.
- Metrobús standard fare: 6 pesos per trip; the airport service on Line 4 costs 30 pesos.
- Metrobús accepts the Movilidad Integrada card, bank cards, smartwatches and NFC phones.
- The Movilidad Integrada card costs 15 pesos and holds up to 500 pesos.
- Metrobús Line 2 weekend service extends to 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Costs
- Metro journey: 5 pesos
- Metrobús standard trip: 6 pesos
- Metrobús airport Line 4: 30 pesos
Common mistakes
- Buying cards from unofficial sellers — use the Metro ticket offices or Metrobús machines.