Cómo Moverse en Ciudad de México: Transporte para el Mundial 2026

Mexico City has one of the largest and most complex public transport systems in the world — the Metro with 12 lines and more than 200 stations, the Metrobús with 7 corridors, the Tren Ligero, peseros (minibuses), the Ecobici bike-share system, and Uber. For World Cup visitors, the Metro and Tren Ligero cover most needs at $5 MXN per trip.

The CDMX Metro

The Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metro has 12 lines identified by number and color. With more than 4.6 million daily trips, it is the busiest in Latin America and the second most-used in the Western Hemisphere.

Fare: $5 MXN per trip (regardless of distance). Transfers between lines without leaving the system are free.

Metro card: You can pay with coins and bills at the ticket booth, or use a rechargeable card (available at ticket booths). The card saves time lining up to buy individual tickets.

Hours: Monday to Friday: 5:00–00:00; Saturday: 6:00–00:30; Sunday and holidays: 7:00–00:00.

The most useful lines for World Cup visitors:

Line 1 (pink): Observatorio — Pantitlán. Passes through Insurgentes (access to Roma/Condesa) and the international airport (connection at Pantitlán).
Line 2 (blue): Cuatro Caminos — Tasqueña. Reaches Tasqueña, where you connect to the Tren Ligero toward Estadio Azteca.
Line 3 (olive green): Indios Verdes — Universidad. Connects Polanco (Auditorio) with the Centro (Hidalgo) and the south (Universidad).
Line 7 (orange): El Rosario — Barranca del Muerto. Useful for the Zona Rosa and Paseo de la Reforma.

Tren Ligero — The route to Estadio Azteca

The Tren Ligero is the surface tram system running from Tasqueña (south terminus of Metro Line 2) to Xochimilco. The Estadio Azteca station is on this line.

Route to the Azteca from the Centro:

Metro Line 2 (blue) to Tasqueña station
Exit and walk 5 minutes to the Tren Ligero platform
Take the Tren Ligero direction Xochimilco
Get off at Estadio Azteca station
Walk 5 minutes to the stadium entrance

Total time from the Centro Histórico: 40–50 minutes. Cost: $10 MXN (two trips).

On match days: The Tren Ligero and Metro operate with reinforced frequency. Stations near the Azteca can fill up on exit — patience is needed. The system is efficient but very crowded.

Metrobús

The Metrobús is CDMX’s rapid transit bus (BRT) system, with 7 lines covering the most important arterial corridors.

The most useful lines for visitors:

Line 1 (Insurgentes): From the north (Indios Verdes) to the south (San Ángel), passing through La Condesa, La Roma, and Insurgentes (with direct access to restaurants and hotels in Roma/Condesa). $6 MXN.
Line 4 (Buenavista — Airport): Connects Terminal 1 of the airport with the north of the city. $6 MXN.

Payment: Electronic card (available at the stations). Cash is not accepted on Metrobús vehicles.

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and Juárez Airport (AICM)

Mexico City currently has two international airports:

AICM (Benito Juárez International Airport): The main airport, located 5 km from the Centro Histórico. Terminal 1 has a direct Metro connection (Line 5, Terminal Aérea station) and Metrobús Line 4. Terminal 2 also connects to Metro Line 5 (Terminal 2 station). Travel to the Centro: 20–30 minutes by Metro, $5 MXN. Uber: $150–250 MXN.

AIFA (Felipe Ángeles): The new international airport to the north of the city (in Santa Lucía, Estado de México). Further from the center — 75 km. Connected by the Tren Suburbano and buses. If your flight arrives at AIFA, plan 1.5–2 hours of travel time to the Centro.

Uber and taxis

Uber operates in CDMX and is the most comfortable option for nighttime travel or when the Metro is not practical. Prices are significantly lower than in US or European cities:

Roma to Polanco: $80–120 MXN
Centro to Coyoacán: $90–150 MXN
Roma to the Azteca: $150–250 MXN (without match day traffic)

Taxis: Only use sitio taxis (authorized, licensed) or order by phone. “Pirate” taxis that stop on the street are a security risk. The official CDMX taxis (pink and white with a meter) are official.

On match days: Traffic within radius of the Azteca is very heavy. The Metro + Tren Ligero is objectively faster than Uber or taxi from any central point in the city.

Ecobici (Bicycles)

CDMX’s bike-share system has more than 6,000 bikes at 500 stations — concentrated in the Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Centro, and Reforma neighborhoods. $479 MXN for 7 days of unlimited access (30 minutes per trip).

The Sunday Ciclovía: every Sunday the main city corridors are closed to motor traffic from 8am to 2pm — Paseo de la Reforma, Insurgentes, and the streets of Roma/Condesa become cycling lanes. The best time to explore the city by bike.