How much is a bus to the border from the DF of Mexico (mexico city)

[tigernerve]

How much is a bus to the border from the DF for a border run out and back in?

I've looked online and am having a difficult time finding destination cities.


Also, do children sometimes get discounts?


I prefer the southern Mexico border. What border cities do I need to do searches on and what sites?

ETN has three seats across, and an express bus from Mexico Central Norte to Nuevo Laredo is about 15 1/2 hours. Cost per adult is MX$1360, and a minor child cost gets a 50% discount, so MX$680 for a kid.

You could consider a visa run to Belize, it might be safer than going to Guatemala. Find a bus from MX City to Villahermosa or Merida, and then another bus to Chetumal.

[TundraGreen]

Originally Posted by GringoCArlos

ETN has three seats across, and an express bus from Mexico Central Norte to Nuevo Laredo is about 15 1/2 hours. Cost per adult is MX$1360, and a minor child cost gets a 50% discount, so MX$680 for a kid. ...

Adults over 60 with an INAPAM (Instituto Nacional Para Adultos Mayores) credential can also get a 50% discount. However they limit the number of discount seats so occasionally the discounts are not available on a particular bus and time.

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by TundraGreen

Adults over 60 with an INAPAM (Instituto Nacional Para Adultos Mayores) credential can also get a 50% discount. However they limit the number of discount seats so occasionally the discounts are not available on a particular bus and time.

Keep in mind that the OP isn't even in Mexico yet and doesn't plan to get an FM3-equivalent visa once here but will stay on a tourist card and renew every six months. To be eligible for an INAPAM card, you must have an FM3, FM2, etc.

[TundraGreen]

Originally Posted by Isla Verde

Keep in mind that the OP isn't even in Mexico yet and doesn't plan to get an FM3-equivalent visa once here but will stay on a tourist card and renew every six months. To be eligible for an INAPAM card, you must have an FM3, FM2, etc.

True. In addition they have small children which suggests they might be too young for the benefit. But others reading the thread might be unaware of the discount so it seemed worth mentioning anyway. For example in another thread, there is discussion of driving between DF and Guadalajara. Apparently the tolls cost over $700 pesos plus indeterminate costs for gas/diesel. While the luxury bus goes non-stop and costs senior $342 pesos.

[tigernerve]

My age may not qualify me, but would a disability? I receive SSDI.

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by tigernerve

My age may not qualify me, but would a disability? I receive SSDI.

I doubt it.

[TundraGreen]

Originally Posted by tigernerve

My age may not qualify me, but would a disability? I receive SSDI.

I have never seen a disability discount. Local buses have seats reserved for the elderly, disabled, and pregnant. Intercity and local buses have discounts for seniors, minors, students and teachers. The student/teacher discounts have some time restrictions. I am not sure about them but it seems that you can only get those discounts when school is not in session, i.e. vacations and maybe summer.

[joaquinx]

ADO run buses from DF to the borders Autobuses ADO

[tigernerve]

Thanks a ton Joaquinx!

I tried using the ADO site you sent me and it's a little confusing. It keeps saying, "NO EXISTEN CORRIDAS DE SALIDA DISPONIBLES"

I've tried multiple city combinations with out any luck.

Are there any key border cities I should be typing in? Sorry I do not know Mexico well.