Bus from Mexico City to Cancún: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mexico City to Cancún on May 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ADOBus
TAPO
ADO Terminal, Cancún CentroCheapest
ADOBus
TAPO
ADO Terminal, Cancún CentroFastest
ADOBus
TAPO
ADO Terminal, Cancún CentroNo tags
AU + ADO
Bus
TAPO
ADO Terminal, Cancún CentroNo tags
ADOBus
Terminal del Norte
ADO Terminal, Cancún CentroNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:33 PM CST.

Get from Mexico City to Cancún

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours, and with fares starting at just NZ$265, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
1295 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Mexico City to Cancún?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Cancún start from NZ$265. The average price for this route is around NZ$279. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Mexico City to Cancún?

    The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Cancún is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1295 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 10m and is operated by ADO.

  3. Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Cancún route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from ADO, AU, ADO GL.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Cancún?

    The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Cancún at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Cancún?

    A bus trip from Mexico City to Cancún generates an estimated 32.35085 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Mexico City to Cancún?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10323 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City to Cancún?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ADO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mexico City to Cancún?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Cancún?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04-27
NZ$239
04-28
NZ$239
Today
NZ$237
04-30
NZ$237
05-01
NZ$240
05-02
NZ$239
05-03
NZ$239
05-04
NZ$239
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mexico City to Cancún was searched and found on Apr 29, 2026 with a price of NZ$237

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

You can expect to pay from NZ$237 to NZ$240 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Cancún based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$237 which is on 2026-04-30.

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