The TAPO (Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente), in San Lázaro, is the starting point for many routes to Puebla, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Tabasco and the Yucatán Peninsula. If you arrive by plane in Mexico City and connect with a bus, the good news is that the airport (AICM) and the TAPO are relatively close. These are the options.
Option 1: Authorized taxi or app-based transportation
It is the most comfortable if you are carrying luggage. There are authorized taxis with payment by module at the airport, and you can also request transportation via app at designated points. The journey is short in distance, but the time depends greatly on traffic.
Option 2: Metro
From Terminal 1 you can walk to the station Air Terminal from Line 5. Travel towards Oceania, It overflows into Line B and flows down San Lázaro, It connects with TAPO. It is the cheapest option, but it is not the most practical for large suitcases or during peak hours.
Option 3: Metrobús
Line 4 of the Metrobús has service to the airport and passes through San Lázaro. Check the current route and payment methods on the platform, as the service to the airport may have different rates and conditions than the rest of the network.
And what if you don't need to go to TAPO?
Some routes depart directly from the airport. In the BUZ search engine, for example, we find departures from Terminal 1 of the AICM towards Puebla, Querétaro, Veracruz and Acapulco. If your destination has a departure from the airport, you save on the transfer.
Are you leaving the CDMX airport?
Check if your destination has a direct departure from the AICM.
Mexico City Airport → PueblaMexico City Airport → QuerétaroMexico City → Veracruz
How much space should be left between your flight and your bus?
- It counts the time of disembarking, migration if applicable, and collecting luggage.
- Add the transfer to the terminal on the time you will arrive, not the best scenario.
- Arrive at the terminal in advance to document and board.
If your flight might be delayed, choose an exit point with ample time to spare. Buy the ticket once you have the actual arrival time in mind, or choose an option with the possibility of changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is TAPO from the CDMX airport?
They are relatively close, in the east of the city. The travel time depends mainly on traffic.
What is the cheapest way to get to TAPO from the airport?
The Metro: Terminal Aérea Line 5 to Oceanía, transfer to Line B and get off at San Lázaro.
Are there buses that leave directly from the airport?
Yes, to some destinations. In the BUZ search engine we found flights from AICM to Puebla, Querétaro, Veracruz and Acapulco.
