Metrobús Lines in Mexico City: Routes, Fares and the Airport Bus
Seven bus rapid transit lines with their own lanes, one flat fare and a separate airport service. Which line goes where, and how to pay at the station.
Mexico City’s Metrobús is a bus rapid transit system of seven lines running in dedicated lanes, with one flat fare of MXN 6 per ride as of November 2026. The exception is the Line 4 service to the airport’s Terminals 1 and 2, which costs MXN 30. You pay at the station gate with the Integrated Mobility Card (MI card), and most lines run from 4:30 a.m. to midnight on weekdays.
Which Metrobús line goes where?
The first line opened on Avenida Insurgentes on June 19, 2005. The city’s official visitor guide lists these seven lines and their terminals:
| Line | Terminals | Main corridor and areas served |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (red) | Indios Verdes to El Caminero | Avenida Insurgentes from north to south: Roma, Condesa, the World Trade Center, Ciudad Universitaria |
| 2 (purple) | Tepalcates to Tacubaya | East to west across the city, past the Magdalena Mixiuhca sports venues |
| 3 (light green) | Tenayuca to Pueblo Santa Cruz Atoyac | North to south; the system’s first electric line |
| 4 (orange) | Buenavista to San Lázaro and Alameda Oriente | Historic Center, with a separate service to Airport Terminals 1 and 2 |
| 5 (navy blue) | Río de los Remedios to Preparatoria 1 | Eje 3 Oriente on the east side |
| 6 (pink) | El Rosario to Villa de Aragón | Across the north of the city |
| 7 (dark green) | Indios Verdes and Hospital Infantil to Campo Marte | Paseo de la Reforma, with double-decker buses |
The visitor guide also lists a special stadium service on Lines 1 and 5 between Perisur and Cañaverales along Periférico Sur, with stops near the Estadio Ciudad de México, for match and concert days.
Lines change their branches and short routes from time to time. A Line 7 route between Glorieta Cuitláhuac and Alameda Tacubaya ended in January 2026, for example, so check the route map at the station before you rely on an old screenshot.
How much does the Metrobús cost?
A regular ride costs MXN 6 and the fare does not depend on distance. Transfers between Metrobús lines inside connection stations are free within a time limit. Changing to the Metro, the Trolebús or the Cablebús means paying that system’s own fare at its gate. The airport service on Line 4 costs MXN 30 per ride, and the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) confirmed that fare in February 2026.
| Service | Fare as of November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lines 1 to 7, regular service | MXN 6 |
| Line 4 airport service (T1 and T2) | MXN 30 |
| MI card purchase | MXN 15 at Metrobús station machines, per the city visitor guide |
Our guide to the Metro fare and the MI card compares Metrobús prices with the Metro, Cablebús, Trolebús and Tren Ligero.
How do you pay at a Metrobús station?
You pay when you enter the station, not on the bus. Most stations sit in the median of the avenue, reached by a crosswalk or bridge.
- Buy an MI card at the machine at the station entrance. The machines take cash and bank cards for purchases and top-ups.
- Load credit. The same card works on the Metro, Ecobici, Cablebús, Trolebús and Tren Ligero.
- Tap the card on the turnstile reader as you enter. On the Line 4 airport service the MXN 30 fare applies instead of MXN 6.
The city’s visitor guide also says contactless bank cards and phone wallets work at turnstiles, while the same page describes access as MI card only. If you plan to use a bank card, look for the contactless logo on the reader and keep an MI card with credit as a backup.
Where are the women-only areas?
According to the city’s official Metrobús visitor page, every Metrobús bus has a front section reserved for women, girls, boys under 12 and people with disabilities, and the rule is mandatory. Blue seats are reserved for older adults, pregnant women and people with disabilities, and pink seats for women.
Which line is most useful for getting around central neighborhoods?
Line 1 is the workhorse for anyone living in Roma, Condesa, Del Valle or near the World Trade Center, because it runs the full length of Insurgentes from Indios Verdes in the north to El Caminero in the south. Line 7 follows Paseo de la Reforma, linking the Angel of Independence area, the Zona Rosa side of Juárez and Chapultepec with Indios Verdes. Line 4 crosses the Historic Center and connects Buenavista with San Lázaro and the airport service, and Line 2 is the main east-west option across the middle of the city.
What are the Metrobús hours?
According to the city visitor guide, the service runs Monday to Saturday from 4:30 a.m. to midnight and on Sundays and holidays from 5:00 a.m. to midnight. Peak crowds are from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Some lines have run extended late-night service on Fridays and Saturdays in 2026, so check Metrobús notices for the line you use. Buses slow down in heavy rain during the wet season, so add time.
How do you get to the airport on Metrobús?
Take the Line 4 airport service, which stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of the Mexico City International Airport, for MXN 30. The airport published its Metrobús boarding points in February 2026. Our page on getting from the airport to the city compares this bus with authorized taxis and the Metro.
Bottom line
Buy an MI card on day one and load enough for both the Metro and the Metrobús. Ride Line 1 for Insurgentes and Line 7 for Reforma, and budget MXN 30 for the airport bus. For short hops, an Ecobici bike is often faster than waiting at peak hour.
FAQ
Can I pay the Metrobús fare in cash?
Not at the turnstile. Use cash at the station machine to buy or top up an MI card, then tap the card to enter.
Does the airport Metrobús stop at both terminals?
Yes. The Line 4 airport service serves Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and the fare is MXN 30 as of November 2026.
Is the Metrobús free for older adults?
The city visitor guide does not list a free or reduced Metrobús fare. Older residents should ask at a Metrobús customer service point about any current program.
