Mexico Bus Travel: Is It Safe?

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

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[@drufamilymovies]

I'm glad you posted this. My family and I discuss traveling to or thru Mexico via bus but we've never done it, only by car or plane. I'm glad you recommend it.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi, I just happened to see your message come through this evening as I was working on another project online so you gave me an excuse to take a short break. Thanks! Yes, I have always been impressed with the bus systems throughout Mexico. I have been on quite a few over the years. From Mexico City to Acapulco, San Luis Potosi, Veracruz, Queretaro, Puebla, Toluca. From Veracruz to Morelia, Puerto Escondido, Matamoros, Puebla, Villahermosa, and Oaxaca. From San Luis Potosi to Zacatecas to Durango to Mazatlan, and SLP to Guanajuato. From Guadalajara to Colima. From Palenque to Villahermosa. From Huatulco to Puerto Escondido. So as you can see, I have had plenty of experience on buses throughout Mexico. Have fun on your trip, enjoy your bus rides, and stay in touch. See you in Mexico!

[@tenancingogarcia]

Enjoy your day in Mexico mi amigo

[@juliopeinado2660]

I been on buses from Tijuana to Mazatlan, Sinaloa for 4 years and I never got my stuff stolen or got hurt. I been in the bus overnight. I been through the route that goes from Baja California and right through Sonora and all the way to Sinaloa. Did you know that Sinaloa is one of the most dangerous states in Mexico and it's considered a No Go Zone by the US Travel Warning. But I still go there every year.

[@eveyxxlovely8326]

I love traveling by bus to Mexico! Trust me I go 1 whole day and twelve hours on the bus! Honestly it’s fun! They put movies, talk, you can talk to the person next to you! Lucky for me the busses I take have free fast WiFi!! You have you own personal light to turn off or a air vent! I always get a nice old lady sitting next to me and I talk for hours with them! Just a little tip on getting pick pocketed, I’m not scared because the bus drivers have money to give them they are prepared! Plus if your scared of dying or losing ur money or whatever just know your not alone it’s about 30 people or more on that bus

[@wd5iah]

I love traveling Mexico by bus, I did this at a young age and never had a problem, im going back again and lately have been traveling Colombia by bus. Im going to take a bus to Quito and plan on exploring all of South America.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Oh wow! Sounds like an excellent adventure! Are the buses in Colombia as nice as in Mexico?

[@wd5iah]

yes, they have all types like in Mexico, however they have lots of long distance buses, double floored with first class on bottom. I like Bolivariano the best, better than flota magdalena, have not tried the others. Many videos on the internet on bus travel in South America, but to see all the smaller towns you have to take short distance bus, I take what they call Aerovans, Mercedes Sprinters for short trips.

[@mannymanny5957]

I love traveling in Mexican buses...

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

I agree. They are quite comfortable.

[@brianvratoric]

I took a Tufisa Bus from Culiacan to Nogales

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi Brian, Wow! That was a long bus ride. Probably about 12 hours, right? Tufesa buses are first class? The longest bus ride I have been on in Mexico was from Veracruz to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. It was about 16 hours. So how was you ride? Comfortable? I bet you got to watch a lot of movies that they play during the trip. Thanks for watching my video. Stay in touch. I try to post a new videos about my experiences in Mexico every week or so. See you in Mexico!

[@brianvratoric]

@@mexicotravelexperiences Yes it was about 12 hours. But a very beautiful Ride and The Chance to see a Side of 🇲🇽 So Beautiful that I would never experienced with a Plane.

[@AdrianMendoza01]

You are right Sir: Rick Steves should come to México and travel around... He's got a good sense of humor, would fit right in....

[@ManuelSanchez-qs5ff]

You should travel in ETN, Turistar and Primera Plus. This three bus lines are the best of México, the most confortable. But ETN and Turistar are the most expensive.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hola Manuel, You are right. Those 3 bus lines are comfortable but not all that much more expensive. Thanks for sharing this information. See you in Mexico!

[@dogtown128]

people get pick pocketed in mexico city but just be smart how you carry your wallet and phones ,keep an eye out and youll be good.my sister got pick pocketed in san Francisco ca so this happens everywhere.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hey Thanks. Your advice is well-worth listening to.

[@escocriertres5204]

Hello Mike Im traveling to Mexico City by bus from Chicago next week 02 02 18 and I Love it

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi. Thanks for your message! Your are leaving on the 2nd for Mexico City and I am leaving for Veracruz on the 1st; but by plane. I can relate to riding buses from Chicago. One time I rode buses all the way from the Greyhound Station in Chicago to Brownsville, TX. Then I switched to the Mexican bus line; ADO and traveled all the way to the city of Veracruz. I also reversed my route later when I returned to Chicago. My conclusion after doing this was simple. Greyhound Sucks! The bus companies in Mexico, ROCK! Buen Viaje!

[@dunnieization]

Can you Explain the different bus stations locations in Mexico City they are a bit confusing thank you.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hey Albert, I always think of the Mexico City bus stations like on a compass; one is in the north part of the city (Terminal Norte), one south (Terminal Sur), one west (Terminal Poniente or sometimes called, Observatorio), and one east (Terminal Oriente or TAPO), TAPO stands for Terminal de Pasajeros del Oriente. FYI - This is the closest bus station to the Mexico City Airport. So if you are taking a bus to another location in the country, usually you would leave on a bus that is closest to the direction you are going. Of course, there are always exceptions as sometimes there may be a couple of the terminals that have buses which go to the same cities. Sometimes I personally use www.busbud.com/en to find what bus lines go to the destination I want to go. Hope this all helps. Stay in touch.

[@johngretzinger]

Although I believe Mexico is very safe, I actually was pick-pocketed in MC in very busy Metro station boarding the train. It was Zocalo station on a busy Sat. We both lost our phones. But we were careless. It only takes a moment.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi John, Thanks for sharing your story. Unfortunately there are people out there in all countries who decided their "profession" will be stealing. They wake up each morning with their goal for that day to take from others. Even Rick Steves, the expert on European travel has been pickpocketed twice while traveling in Europe ... and he writes articles about how to stay safe in Europe! Knock on wood, I have never experienced any bad situations in my travels in Mexico ... but I realize there is always that possibility. In the past, I have been robbed in Chicago, my van broken into and ALL my luggage stolen in New Orleans, and I was harassed by a group of local Jamaicans while vacationing in their country simply because I was a foreigner and they didn't want me and my German friends who were with me in THEIR nightclub. I have ridden the Meteo in Mexico City many times and know how crowded it can get. For 99% of the local people who ride on these trains, they are just trying to get to work or go home or visit friends/family. However we do have to be vigilent at all times about our surroundings and our belongings when out in public. It is what it is. Happy safe travels!

[@moyoloco]

Hello nice video Sr, it’s nice to see that people like you actually take the time to post positive stuff like this about Mexico, me and my family have made many trips by bus in Mexico, and the bus service there is top notch, one time i took ETN from Morelia to Monterrey, which usually takes 13 hrs, I ended up sleeping 11 out of the 13 lol. And I also find cool that they provide a meal, sandwich, potatoe chips, drink, cookies and a couple of aspirin in case you get a headache. Best.

[@cynthiaolsen9351]

what bus service would you recommend? I used to travel in buses long ago, I don't even know anymore, thanks for posting this!

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi Cynthia, Thanks for watching my video!!! There are different bus companies based on the regions of Mexico you are traveling through. For most points east of Mexico City (all the way to Cancun), you won't go wrong with ADO. On some of their routes, they also have ADO GL which is a more exclusive bus with fancier amenities. For points west of Mexico City, there are several ... Ominbus, ETN, Primero Plus, and Turistar. Here is a website with more detailed descriptions of some of the buses I have listed. www.busbud.com/blog/major-bus-providers-mexico-compare/ One bus lines missing from the above website is ADO. I have traveled on ADO buses dozens of times from Mexico City to Veracruz, and from Veracruz to Matamoros, Oaxaca City, Puebla, Puerto Escondido, Villahermosa and all over the state of Veracruz. So far, all my experiences using this company have all been positive. Hope this info helps. If you have more questions, just let me know. Happy Travels!

[@omarm1812]

Please if you can do video how take bus form the airport to the cities !

[@lesleycrystal1205]

I'm from Canada. I got pick pocketed in the airport in TJ. When I arrived in Guanajuato I was waiting at the airport bus stop to catch a bus into town and I realized I didn't have my wallet. I said out loud "Oh shit my wallet's gone". A young woman heard me and told her parents what she heard me say. After talking with her parents she came over to me and gave me $20. She said "this is from my family". I might forget getting pick pocketed in TJ one day but I'll never forget a stranger who I'd never spoken with coming over to me to give me money when she heard I had none.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

What a sad yet great story. Hi Leslie. Thanks for sharing it. There are always going to be the people who want to take what's yours and then the people who don't even know you but still come to your rescue when you need help. I too have a couple of stories of strangers in Mexico who have come to my aid when I had something happen. Yep, when traveling, all of us should always be aware of our surroundings. Happy future travels!

[@chilangomex]

Thanks for sharing!. Saludos desde la CDMX

[@pluhhhhhhhhhhhh4]

Thanks

[@Critterscookie]

I feel a lil better because I’m heading out to Guadalajara In a few weeks and we gonna take a bus over night to Mexico City and I am so nervous about it I’ve been worried just thinking about it ... I hope the bus is comfortable 😫

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Glad to be of help Marie. The first class buses are usually always comfortable so I think you should be fine. Primera Plus bus lines is nice. If I had a choice, I would take the bus lines called, ETN. Many of their first class buses have reclining seats where you can almost lie flat to sleep. ETN will also probably give you a snack and a soft drink or water before you board the bus. I like ETN. Just so you know, to my knowledge, there are no buses going to Guadalajara directly from the Mexico City Airport. You would have to catch your bus from one of the 4 major bus terminals in Mexico City. Enjoy Guadalajara. It's a great place to explore!

[@Critterscookie]

Mike's Mexico Adventures hello 👋 Well I’m not really sure what bus line it is my father made all the reservations so I have no say so in this 😂 haha I just hope it’s a nice bus and we don’t stop in mid night, my worst nightmare is getting pulled over and getting robbed or even worse 😫

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Marie Alva Thousands of airplanes fill the skies each day throughout the world and land safely without incidents. Day after day. Week after week. And so on. Sure, every once in a while one (out of tens of thousands of flights, one encounters a problem). It's the same with the buses in Mexico. Everyday there are hundreds of buses traveling throughout Mexico safely. They travel day & night and arrive to their destination without incidents. You will be traveling from the largest city in Mexico to the 2nd largest city. Thousands of people use the bus system (which is excellent in Mexico) for pleasure and for business between these two cities each month and they arrive safely. As you will see, the bus drivers are very professional. They even wear coats and ties. Your direct bus ride to Guadalajara should be routine and uneventful. My advice. Recline your seat, get comfortable, and have a nice rest on your trip.

[@Critterscookie]

Thank you so much , I fly out to Guadalajara this week then take bus tour to Mexico City to see pyramids, the bus ride will be over night... hope it’s as good as you say thank you much

[@maggierodriguez5796]

Marie Alva I have traveled by bus to Guadalajara two times before, I actually rode Greyhound from Indiana to the border and then switched to another bus line once I was inside Mexico. All the buses I rode in Mexico were much nicer than any bus I have rode in the states and the only problem I had was bus delays. I am actually planning on going back to guadalajara in the middle of December and I plan on taking the bus again.

[@dgoins6]

I fly straight to Veracruz. The airport is small and easy to get through.

[@MrsStardust1970]

my dad is 84 and never pickpocked in Mexico, few years ago he traveled to Sevilla Spain, and Was pickpocked there.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Yes, I have heard stories of other travelers who have been robbed in different cities in Europe. Those pickpocket people are probably out there everyday during the high tourist season stealing what they can.

[@Zackmorris689]

I traveled in bus nothing happend

[@celestial3707]

So I'll be traveling to Durango, Mexico right around Christmas time and I've never been. I'm still deciding plane or Bus? I'd rather take Bus cause it's Much more cheaper I was just wondering which Bus would be safer? And if or which kind of first class busses do they have? I've heard good and bad stories about Greyhound and still unsure??

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi Chris, Durango is a cool place to visit. If you are adventurous, you can find some restaurants in the capital city which serve scorpion tacos. Let me know if you decide to try them. As for bus travel, my opinion about Greyhound is that their service sucks. I have taken Greyhound a couple times and they were unpleasant experiences. However, the major bus companies in Mexico are first class. If you are traveling by bus from a US city, perhaps you may have to take Greyhound to the border. Then you can switch to a Mexican bus once you cross. Here are 2 sites you might want to check out. www.busbud.com www.checkmybus.com Hope this helps. Let me know how your travels went.

[@USSRIvan]

From where?

[@celestial3707]

IvanHonorClass I'll be going from Illinois to Durango, Mexico.

[@USSRIvan]

Chris Saleh. Oh. Okay I was expecting Dallas because that's were I know buses that go to Durango

[@michellepla1435]

Veracruz is beautiful

[@yohanfunnoffical43]

I gone on omnibus de mexico ado and turimex internacional from Chicago to Aguascalientes

[@pablogalindo1274]

Very nice Veracruz mexico

[@MrsStardust1970]

woul love to have that expirience, bes of both worlds

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Nunca sabes. Podría ocurrir.

[@aundry303]

I am a Mexican I been traveling on bus to Mexico city Mazatlan now I am going to Acapulco

[@rafles6969]

Go to ajijic Jalisco you are going to love it

[@jmcrlc9694]

Aquí en mi en estado Tamaulipas nop cerca de la frontera entre bronswille y Matamoros es muy inseguro los autobuses si son mejor y más cómodos que los de eeuu saludos soy de Tampico Tamaulipas y la línea de autobuses ado es muy seguro y cómoda cruza el norte del Golfo de México desde Matamoros asta Benito Juárez en Cancún desde veracruz asta Tapachula chiapas la frontera con Guatemala

[@joemartin1253]

Love your video kudos.

[@Error_707.]

Got a question, do they allow birds in buses? Like small birds, like budgies and cockatiels. I'm very worried I won't be able to take my birds to Mexico, and if I can, will I be charged? Do I need any document to say that my bird is healthy and took vaccinations....

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Wow! You are the very first person to ever ask me about bringing a pet bird on buses in Mexico. That's a good question which I do not at this time have the answer. Since there are multiple bus companies operating throughout the country of Mexico, it would probably best to actually email the bus line you would like to use directly. It would be best to write your question in Spanish. If you don't know Spanish, then you could use one of the free online translation services. Also, I would love to hear what you find out. Please leave a comment to let me know what the bus company says in regards to bringing pets onboard. Happy travels to you and your pet bird. See you in Mexico!

[@wockactavis]

I miss going in a Ado bus now I go in a Aero Mexico Plane

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

I know what you mean. Sometimes it is less expensive to take a flight than an ADO bus. However, the seats on the bus are always more comfortable than on planes.

[@tmbzeke2734]

Im probably traveling to Queretaro from Tamaulipas and I always get discuraged to go because of something happening,for example the bus being stopped and being kidnapped,any tips or information to help me be more confident or feel safer while traveling?

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Thousands and thousands of airplanes fly the skies of the world everyday without incident. Yes, every-so-often one crashes for some reason . Yet, it is very rare and so everyday tens of thousands of passengers arrive safely to their destination. Likewise, hundreds (thousands?) of buses crisscross the highways of Mexico everyday without incident ... and every single day they arrive safely to their destinations. Think about this. Over a million people from other countries chose to live in Mexico. Why would they do that if they thought the country was racked in total chaos. They answer ... the whole country is not. Just things to think about. Hope this helps. Drop me a line after you arrive to Queretaro. I was just there two weeks ago. It's a great place to visit! And yes, I rode on several Mexican buses to get there.

[@tmbzeke2734]

@@mexicotravelexperiences thanks for the advice have gone there before but stopped going because of the fear of something happening but probably going this summer,anyways I will definitely give a follow up on the trip,again thanks for the advice.

[@4VRFIERCE]

TMB ZEKE hey when you get off at Mexico for inspection , do they have your body searched or just your luggage

[@tmbzeke2734]

@@4VRFIERCE usually just your luggage from what I've seen, I've traveled to Mexico before and they only searched our luggage.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

@@4VRFIERCE Hi, at the airport you press a button and if it turns green, you go. If it turns red, your bags are checks but usually not your body.

[@lulbxbyyemili8281]

it’s my first time ever taking a bus from idk where my bus is taking off from but i’m from san francisco and i’m going all the way to michoacán and i’m scared idk why

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hey Emili, I think you will be impressed with the "professionalism" found on the first class buses in México. From the driver in his coat and tie to the clean modern buses most of the bus lines use. I am sure you will have a relaxing experience. Enjoy the ride and enjoy Michoacán!

[@lulbxbyyemili8281]

Mike's Mexico Adventures do they make stops to like get food and stuff

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

@@lulbxbyyemili8281 I don't know the exact route your bus will be taking. However, if it will be stopping at different cities/towns, usually people come on-board selling sandwiches, etc. If you will be stopping in big cities, then probably you will have 10 minutes or so to get off and pick up something quick in the bus terminal to bring back on-board. The bus driver will usually tell you how much time you have. Also, depending on the bus company, you may receive a drink and a snack when you first get on the bus. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@ManuelSanchez-qs5ff]

El transporte en camión aquí es todo lo contrario a lo que es en Estados Unidos.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Si Manuel, estoy de acuerdo.

[@ManuelSanchez-qs5ff]

Mike's Mexico Adventures a demás de las líneas que te mencioné, intenta probar las demás, no es la misma comodidad pero sí viajas bien, no sé intenta también viajar en Ómnibus de México ( la parte económica de ETN), Transportes del Norte, ADO( tiene diferentes clases, la más lujosa no recuerdo si es GL o Platino), Estrella de Oro, Estrella Roja, Pullman de Morelos, Chihuahuenses, TAP, Coordinados, Futura... La que no te recomiendo para nada es Estrella Blanca, esos camiones son " guajoloteros", o sea de lo peor, van haciendo muchas paradas, viajas muy incómodo, suben personas de la carretera, son viejos, hacen mucho ruido, el servicio es malo, etc; eso sí, el boleto te sale muuuuy barato, pero no viajas bien ahí, es como los autobuses gringos o incluso peor ( aquí a los estadounidenses les llamamos gringos, y usamos tanto ese término que se nos olvida que es despectivo, todas las versiones de su origen se remontan a la guerra México- Estados Unidos)

[@ManuelSanchez-qs5ff]

No he viajado jamás en AU ni en Flecha amarilla ( cuya versión de " lujo" es Primera Plus). Y sobre ETN, esa línea tiene pocos destinos al sur, pero si quieres ir a Acapulco hay cada dos horas una corrida de Costa Line desde la terminal del Sur en CDMX. Y por cierto desde aquí hay corridas de autobuses a Ciudades de EU( Houston, Dallas y algunas más) con ETN, Turistar, Omnibus de México, Primera Plus y Transportes del Norte ( al menos de esas sé).

[@Worthwarrior]

I just hope cartels don’t do anything, the reason why I’m really scared and nervous to go 🙁

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi, Thanks for watching my video. I have traversed the country of Mexico on bus rides of 1 hour to 16 hours for 2 decades now and never once had anything bad happen. What you might be hearing from others or from news stories that tell you about the "dangers" of traveling in Mexico is not really based on facts. The fact is ... the bus systems throughout the country of Mexico are very nice and comfortable. Hundreds and hundreds of them each and every day travel their routes without any problems. My advise - Enjoy the acenery along the way! See you in Mexico!

[@mwnnazi6194]

Every country have there bad and good people

[@locagringabvc1365]

Mexican buses is so bumpy lol my kids love it

[@coonhound795]

Come to pvr

[@yohanfunnoffical43]

But still its beutifull mexico

[@anagonzalez2524]

Would they charge a 4 month old baby ?

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi Ana, To answer your question, No, you would not have to buy a bus ticket for your child who would be sitting in your lap.

[@babyderek7394]

Atms bus track

[@giorodriguez5839]

Well the guys talkin has some connects with a cartel if he lives in that City still not safe

[@joemartin1253]

American greyhound stations can be dangerous.

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

Hi Joe, I am also not a Greyhound travel fan. Once I took buses all the way from Chicago to Veracruz, Mexico. In the US, I was on Greyhound. Quite honestly, it was a terrible experience! Rude passengers, uncaring employees, blasting air conditioning, and to top it all off, they lost my luggage for a whole day. I could not wait until I crossed the border to get on the modern and well-run buses found in Mexico.

[@yohanfunnoffical43]

I got robbed on dec 23 2018

[@yohanfunnoffical43]

It is not

[@franciscojavier9625]

Míster gringo, gracias por confiar en los mexican buses like you say, pero sea sabio, si no hay necesidad de arriesgar, d'ont do it. If you can travel by plane, do it. Thanks for bring us money from the states.

[@zairaestrada8978]

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[@zairaestrada8978]

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[@yohanfunnoffical43]

You can get robbed