Transport and Mobility

Metro, Metrobús and Uber Cost Guide in Mexico City

How to navigate CDMX's transit system affordably as a newcomer.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1Metro: $5 MXN per ride — cheapest urban transit in the Americas
2Metrobús: $6 MXN — requires a Metrobús card ($10 MXN at stations)
3Uber vs DiDi: compare both before every ride — DiDi often 15% cheaper
4Never take unbooked street taxis at night — use Uber or DiDi only

City context: Mexico City

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Mexico City. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about Transport and Mobility in Mexico City

Transport and Mobility

Metro, Metrobús and Uber Cost Guide in Mexico City

How to navigate CDMX's transit system affordably as a newcomer.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1Metro: $5 MXN per ride — cheapest urban transit in the Americas
2Metrobús: $6 MXN — requires a Metrobús card ($10 MXN at stations)
3Uber vs DiDi: compare both before every ride — DiDi often 15% cheaper
4Never take unbooked street taxis at night — use Uber or DiDi only

City context: Mexico City

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Mexico City. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about Transport and Mobility in Mexico City