Taxi vs Metro at Benito Juárez International (MEX)
Take Metro — cheaper on typical fares.
Side by side
| Factor | Taxi | Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Option | Authorised Taxi (Sitio 300, Yellow & White) | Metrobús Line 4 |
| Cost | $250–$450 MXN by zone | $30 MXN |
| Journey | 30–60 min | 45 min to Centro |
| Wait | 0–10 mins | Every 10 mins |
| Payment | Card & Cash | Card |
| Locals recommend |
- ✓ Prepaid, no negotiation
- ✓ Inside terminal
- ! Pricier than Uber
- ✓ Very cheap
- ! Tight with luggage
- ! Not ideal late at night
Scams to watch either way
- Unofficial 'taxi' touts
Men in suits inside arrivals offering taxis. Not authorised, no meter, often double or triple the rate.
Avoid: Only use the yellow Sitio 300 counter or Uber pickup outside.
- Currency confusion
Driver quotes '50' meaning USD when you assumed pesos.
Avoid: Confirm 'pesos' explicitly and the total before getting in.
- Wrong terminal Uber pickup
Drivers cancel because of confusing pickup point, you walk in circles.
Avoid: Terminal 1: cross to the parking structure. Terminal 2: Sala C exit.
Frequently asked
Q.Taxi or Metro from MEX — which is better?
Metro — cheaper on typical fares. Metrobús Line 4: $30 MXN, 45 min to Centro.
Q.How much is Taxi from Benito Juárez International?
$250–$450 MXN by zone typical. Journey 30–60 min, wait 0–10 mins. Payment: Card & Cash.
Q.How much is Metro from Benito Juárez International?
$30 MXN typical. Journey 45 min to Centro, wait Every 10 mins. Payment: Card.
Q.What should I watch for on arrival at MEX?
Unofficial 'taxi' touts: Men in suits inside arrivals offering taxis. Not authorised, no meter, often double or triple the rate. — Only use the yellow Sitio 300 counter or Uber pickup outside.
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