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How to get fromCancún to Mexico Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cancún to Mexico City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Benito Juárez International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane CUN - MEX
    3h 24m
    $1,235–3,522

  2. Fly to Felipe Ángeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane plane CUN - NLU
    4h 58m
    $1,085–4,122

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    27h 20m
    $2,300–4,600

  4. Drive 1,608.5 km

    1. Drive from Cancún to Mexico Citycar car 1,608.5 km
    19h 7m
    $2,861–4,133

  5. Fly to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)plane plane CUN - TLC
    5h 20m
    $1,265–4,602

Cancún to Mexico City by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration27h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,294 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Mexico City, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and Aeroméxico fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) hourly. Alternatively, ADO operates a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2,300–4,600 and the journey takes 27h 20m.

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