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How to get fromMexico City to Colonia 3 de Mayoby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mexico City to Colonia 3 de Mayo by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Observatorio to Estación Toluca Centrotrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Estación Toluca Centro to Colonia 3 de Mayotaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    $680–865

  2. Drive 118.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mexico City to Colonia 3 de Mayocar car 118.5 km
    1h 39m
    $212–305

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Balneario Ixtapanbus bus Mexico City
    2h 9m
    $260–367

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mexico City to Colonia 3 de Mayotaxi taxi 118.5 km
    1h 39m
    $950–1,200

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 121.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Colonia 3 de Mayo, State of Mexico?

Autotransportes Flecha Roja operates a bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Balneario Ixtapan every 3 hours. Tickets cost $200–300 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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