There are 4 ways to get from Cdmx to Zinacantepec by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Estación Observatorio to Estación Zinacatepectrain
1h 35m$85–125Bus
- Take the bus from Balderas to Observatoriobus Ordinario1 L1
- Take the bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Santa Cruz Cuauhtencobus
3h 18m$124–154Drive 71.5 km
- Drive from Cdmx to Zinacantepeccar 71.5 km
1h 6m$183–264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cdmx to Zinacantepectaxi 71.5 km
1h 6m$700–900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cdmx to Zinacantepec is to train which costs $85 - $130 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cdmx to Zinacantepec is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $180 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Cdmx to Zinacantepec. However, there are services departing from Balderas and arriving at Santa Cruz Cuauhtenco via Terminal Poniente - Observatorio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cdmx to Zinacantepec. However, there are services departing from Balderas and arriving at Estación Zinacatepec via Estación Observatorio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Cdmx and Zinacantepec is 67 km. The road distance is 71.5 km.
The best way to get from Cdmx to Zinacantepec without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Cdmx to Zinacantepec, including transfers.
Cdmx to Zinacantepec bus services, operated by Red de Transporte de Pasajeros CDMX, depart from Balderas station.
Cdmx to Zinacantepec train services, operated by Tren El Insurgente, depart from Estación Observatorio station.
The best way to get from Cdmx to Zinacantepec is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Cdmx, Mexico and Zinacantepec, Mexico?
Tren El Insurgente operates a train from Estación Observatorio to Estación Zinacatepec every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cdmx to Santa Cruz Cuauhtenco via Balderas, Observatorio, and Terminal Poniente - Observatorio in around 3h 18m.
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenelinsurgente.mx
Train from Estación Observatorio to Estación Zinacatepec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- trenelinsurgente.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 1328 6416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Red de Transporte de Pasajeros CDMX
Bus from Balderas to Observatorio
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Red de Transporte de Pasajeros CDMX
- Phone
- 800 009 4622
- [email protected]
- Website
- autobuseszinacantepec.com.mx
Bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Santa Cruz Cuauhtenco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- autobuseszinacantepec.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseszinacantepec.com.mx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $700–900
Seguritaxi Londres Sitio 166
- Phone
- +52 55 5207 5910
Servitaxis Sitio 152
- Phone
- +52 55 5516 6020
- Website
- sitio152servitaxis.com
Taxi Mex
- Phone
- +52 55 6250 7457
- Website
- taximex.com.mx
Taxi Seguro Murano
- Phone
- +52 55 8256 5544
- Website
- sitio-taxis-murano.webnode.mx
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Booking & Getting There
Cdmx to Zinacantepec bus services, operated by Red de Transporte de Pasajeros CDMX, arrive at Observatorio station.
Cdmx to Zinacantepec train services, operated by Tren El Insurgente, arrive at Estación Zinacatepec station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cdmx to Zinacantepec is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Cdmx to Zinacantepec.
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