Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Mexico City International Airport

Mexico City, Mexico

Drop-off

Centro Histórico / Zócalo, Mexico City

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Fastest

Metrobús Line 4 (Airport – Centro Histórico – Buenavista)

bus · 10-20m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Metrobús Line 4 (Airport – Centro Histórico – Buenavista)
Headway: 10-20
Backup: STC Metro Line 5 + Line 1/2 (Terminal Aérea – Pantitlán – Pino Suárez – Zócalo) · 3-6m

Note

Bus rapid transit from both terminals (stops at T1 Gate 7 and T2 Gate 2) via San Lázaro to Centro Histórico and Buenavista, connecting with metro and Suburban Railway; operates roughly 04:30–00:00 daily with about 10–20 minute intervals depending on time of day.

Late arrivals

Mexico City: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemexico city airport busandmex to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: STC Metro Line 5 + Line 1/2 (Terminal Aérea – Pantitlán – Pino Suárez – Zócalo)
Mode: metro
Freq: 3-6m
Note: Walk from Terminal 1 to Terminal Aérea station on Metro Line 5, ride to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 1 toward Observatorio and Line 2 toward Tasqueña to reach Zócalo; trains typically run every few minutes from around 05:00 to midnight (later opening on weekends).

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Metrobús Line 4 (Airport – San Lázaro)
Mode: bus
Freq: 10-20m
Note: Frequent BRT from both terminals to San Lázaro transport hub, where you can transfer to Metro Lines 1 and B for onward travel to the historic center; operates approximately 05:00–00:00 with smartcard-only payment.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.