What is the distance between Cancún and Mexico City?

Cancún and Mexico City are 1301 km (807 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cancún to Mexico City?

Buses departing from Cancun Airport in Cancún will take you to TAPO in Mexico City.

Bus Cancún to Mexico City from $174 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cancún to Mexico City on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 3h	12:10pm	TAPO	Cheapest
	5:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 2h	7:00pm	TAPO	Fastest
	10:30am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 3h	12:45pm	TAPO	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	9:17am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 4h	12:45pm	TAPO	No tags
	12:01pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 5h	4:01pm	TAPO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Mexico City on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 3h	12:10pm	TAPO	Cheapest
	5:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 2h	7:00pm	TAPO	Fastest
	10:30am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 3h	12:45pm	TAPO	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	9:17am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 4h	12:45pm	TAPO	No tags
	12:01pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 5h	4:01pm	TAPO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Mexico City on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 3h	12:45pm	TAPO	Cheapest
	5:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 2h	7:00pm	TAPO	Fastest
	12:01pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 5h	4:01pm	TAPO	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	9:17am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 4h	12:45pm	TAPO	No tags
	3:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 4h	6:50pm	TAPO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Mexico City on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 3h	12:45pm	TAPO	Cheapest
	5:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 2h	7:00pm	TAPO	Fastest
	12:01pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 5h	4:31pm	TAPO	No tags
ADO Platino + ADO	9:17am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 4h	12:45pm	TAPO	No tags
	3:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 4h	6:50pm	TAPO	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cancún to Mexico City

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mexico City. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

20h 10mAverage Duration

1292 kmDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$203 - $331	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$89 - $148	Average Duration20h 10m	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,884 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Based on 9884 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. ADO ticket prices on this trip start at $203

ADO Cancún Mexico City recent customer reviews

The bus ride was quite comfortable and safe. I took a long trip, almost 30 hours on the bus and the only thing I would change is giving passengers the option to hear the movie or music that's playing. Some people prefer silence or to listen to their own media.

Louis M.

January 5, 2025

I got kicked off in the middle of no where Chiapas to be released 12 hours later to have to pay for another ticket from Chiapas to Mexico City. Absolutely appalling!

Deja B.

April 14, 2022

Extremely hot didn’t even feel like the air was on. Also very uncomfortable and should have more food options on board considering it’s a 26 hour bus ride. I’ll NEVER ride a bus again. Should’ve got a flight by the time I spend all the money that I did between food bus ticket and taxi.

Johanny A.

August 1, 2019

ADO GL

4/5924 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.7

AU

4/5864 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

OCC

3.5/51,283 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

SKPT de Viaje

2/530 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Cancún and Mexico City?

Stops in Cancún

A - Cancun Airport

B - Riu Dunamar Hotel

C - Cancun Westin Resort & Spa

D - Cancun Hard Rock Hotel

E - Cancun Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort

F - ADO Lopez Portillo

Stops in Mexico City

A - TAPO

B - Norte

C - Sur

D - Zaragoza

E - Mexico City Airport

F - Aeropuerto MEX T2

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cancún to Mexico City by bus

What is the distance between Cancún and Mexico City?
Cancún and Mexico City are 1301 km (807 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cancún to Mexico City?
Buses departing from Cancun Airport in Cancún will take you to TAPO in Mexico City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-06

$175

11-07

$176

Today

$176

11-09

$176

11-10

$176

11-11

$176

11-12

$174

11-13

$176

The cheapest trip from Cancún to Mexico City was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $174

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cancún to Mexico City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $174 to $176 for a bus ticket from Cancún to Mexico City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-11-12.

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