Mexico City Benito Juárez — Metro Line 5 + Metrobús Line 4
Benito Juárez (MEX) to Mexico City — Updated 2026
Mexico City Benito Juárez Airport (MEX) Metro Line 5 connects Terminal 1 directly to the city for just **MXN 5 (~US$0.30)** — the cheapest airport metro in the world. The catch: it terminates at Pantitlán (eastern Mexico City, transfer to Line 9 or Line 1 for central destinations) and has no luggage racks — the carriages are local-commuter style. For most international tourists, the **Metrobús Line 4** is the better airport-to-city option: MXN 30 (~US$1.75), 35 minutes direct to the Centro Histórico (Zócalo), luggage-friendly. Terminal 1 has Line 5 access; Terminal 2 (lower-cost carriers) requires a free shuttle (Aerotrén) to T1 first.
Metro Line 5 + Metrobús Line 4 stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aeropuerto T1 (Metro) | 0 min | Metro Line 5 platform |
| Hangares | ~3 min | Industrial |
| Terminal Aérea | +2 min | Same airport, different angle |
| Oceanía | ~12 min | Transfer to Line B |
| Aragón | ~18 min | Northern Mexico City |
| Eduardo Molina | ~22 min | Residential |
| Consulado | ~25 min | Transfer to Line 4 |
| Misterios | ~28 min | Residential |
| Valle Gómez | ~30 min | Residential |
| Pantitlán | 35 min | Final stop. Transfer to Lines 1, 9, A. |
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Metro Line 5 + Metrobús Line 4 vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 5 | MXN 5 | 35 min to Pantitlán + transfer | Cheapest. No luggage racks. |
| Metrobús Line 4 | MXN 30 | 35 min to Zócalo | Direct to Centro Histórico. Luggage OK. |
| Taxi autorizado (yellow) | MXN 250–500 | 40–60 min | Pre-paid at airport counters. Safe. |
| Uber / Didi | MXN 200–400 | 40–60 min | App-based. Pickup zone outside Terminal. |
| Sitio 300 taxi | MXN 300–500 | 40–60 min | Pre-paid voucher option. |
FAQ
Is the Mexico City airport metro safe?+
Mexico City Metro is generally safe during daylight hours (06:00-21:00) but has higher pickpocket risk than European metros and is unbearably crowded during rush hours (07:00-10:00, 18:00-20:00). For international travellers with luggage, the Metrobús Line 4 is the safer and more comfortable option at MXN 30 vs MXN 5. Avoid Metro Line 5 with valuables or large luggage.
Metro Line 5 or Metrobús Line 4?+
For solo travellers with light backpack + budget priority + comfort with crowded Metro: Line 5 + transfer. For families, business travellers, anyone with luggage, or anyone arriving late: Metrobús Line 4 (MXN 30 direct to Zócalo, luggage-friendly buses, every 10 min, runs 04:30-00:00).
How do I get from T2 to T1 for Metro access?+
Take the free Aerotrén (electric people-mover) connecting T1 ↔ T2. Runs every 5 minutes, 5 minute ride. T2 is the lower-cost carrier terminal (Volaris, AeroMéxico Connect). After Aerotrén to T1, follow signs to Metro Line 5 (basement level).
Late-night airport transport in Mexico City?+
Metro closes 00:00, Metrobús closes 00:30. After that: take an authorised pre-paid taxi from the airport counter (MXN 250-500 to most central districts) OR Uber from designated pickup zones. Avoid unmarked / informal taxis at the airport. For very early flights (before 06:00), Metro starts 05:00 and Metrobús 04:30 — Uber/taxi typically needed for pre-dawn departures.
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