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Mexico City 2026 World Cup Transport Guide
How to get to MXC for the 2026 World Cup, getting to Estradio Azteca, and traveling around the city during the tournament 🛫
✒️ By the worldcup-travel.com team | 📅 Published 28 July 2025
We’ve written our Mexico City transport guide to maximize your knowledge about getting to Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup, plus how to get around the city and its surrounding areas. It’s everything fans will need to get from point A to point B in the City of Palaces.
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Mexico City’s public transit is comprehensive and budget-friendly. While not always seamless, it’s the fastest and most economical way to navigate the city.
The metro is one of the largest and cheapest in the world. With 12 lines and hundreds of stations, it covers huge swaths of the city. Where the metro doesn’t go, a rapid bus system, running in dedicated lanes, will take you. The rechargeable metro card works for both.
Should you want a break from public traffic, Uber, DiDi and Cabify are the city’s rideshare services and are considered both safe and affordable. In brief, Mexico City’s got you covered.
Flying to Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup
When traveling to Mexico City, you'll typically fly into Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX), also known as Mexico City International Airport, which is situated just 5-7 kilometers (3-5 miles) east of the city center.
To get into town you can take metro line 5, although that can be cumbersome with luggage. The easiest way to get where you are going is a taxi service – book inside the airport terminal for safety or use a rideshare app.
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) – the primary option for flying to Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup
âś… One of the busiest airports in Latin America handling tens of millions of passengers yearly
âś… A major hub for both international travel and domestic connections, linking all parts of Mexico efficiently
âś…Unusually close to Downtown, making it quick and convenient to reach key neighborhoods like Centro HistĂłrico, Roma, and Polanco
You can search for 2026 World Cup flights to MEX from the box below through Kiwi.com. Their tech finds flight itineraries that combine multiple airlines (they call it “Virtual Interlining” with options that often aren’t available anywhere else). This can help streamline the booking process and increase savings.
2026 World Cup car rental in Mexico City
Will fans need a car in Mexico City for the World Cup?
Fans definitely won’t need a car to get around Mexico City during the 2026 World Cup. The city is making major upgrades to public transit specifically to support match days. Twenty-three billion pesos have been earmarked for metro upgrades, including new trains, improved stations, and better service. Even more money has been invested in mobility and electromobility, enhancing connectivity to Estadio Azteca via cable buses, light rail, trolleybuses, and expanded bike routes.
Mexico City’s public transportation is comprehensive, economical, and purposefully designed for the 2026 World Cup, so skip renting a car, avoid gridlock, and let the city’s upgraded system take you where you need to go.
Tip: If you do decide to look for car rentals during the 2026 World Cup, we recommend Qeeq.com, where you will always pay the lowest price. Qeeq’s Price Drop Protector 📉 tracks prices daily, and if the rental price drops after you book, Qeeq rebooks at the lower price and saves you the difference. They offer free cancellation, no credit card fees, and you can even pay with crypto if that’s your vibe.
Alternatively, Trip.com is part of the same group as Skyscanner.com, and allows you to search car rental deals from all of the big companies — with free cancellation, no credit card fees, and often with extra discounts as an incentive
Buses to Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup
You can easily reach Mexico City by bus from nearly anywhere in Mexico, with comfortable coaches, onboard amenities, and well-connected terminals. It’s ideal for budget-conscious or scenic travel – and often more relaxed than flying.
Buses to Mexico City run frequently from cities like Puebla (two hours), Querétaro (three hours) and fellow host cities Guadalajara (6-7 hours) and Monterrey (12-13 hours). Look to ADO and ETN/Turistar for a luxury fleet.
Booking long-distance transfers and city-to-city cab rides in Mexico during the 2026 World Cup
There are a number of companies in Mexico offering long-distance cab services and private city-to-city car rides, which could be the perfect alternative to coaches and buses for World Cup fans. Companies like InDrive and GetTransfer use verified drivers and transport companies to provide travelers with private or shared transport options.
You can pin point where to want to get to and from on a map and let the driver do the rest. The journey will definitely be more expensive than public transport, but for those with the cash to splash, or if you want to split the costs between a small group, a private ride could be more appealing than a gruelling coach journey.
Trains to Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup
Yes, you can take trains within Mexico City and to nearby destinations, but no direct long-distance passenger rail connects into the city from other states or countries yet. Buses or flights will be your best bet for traveling to the Mexico City during the 2026 World Cup.
Public transport in Mexico City during the World Cup
As we mentioned above, public transportation in Mexico City is a real triumph. The city’s 12 subway lines are clean, efficient and easy to use. The extensive bus network makes it even better and, should you want a break from the crowds, Uber, DiDi and Cabify offer safe and affordable rideshare options.
Public transit to World Cup matches at Estadio Azteca Mexico City
Start with Metro Line 2 (Blue Line) and board any train heading to Tasqueña. From Downtown (e.g. Zócalo, Hidalgo, Bellas Artes), it normally takes around 30-45 minutes, though during match days expect longer waits.
At Tasqueña, transfer to the Tren Ligero (Light Rail). (Note that the light rail requires a separate ticket.) Ride to Estadio Azteca station, just one stop away, which is located next to the stadium.
Using ridesharing apps in Mexico City
Locals rely heavily on Uber, DiDi, Cabify, and sometimes Beat for affordable and easy transport. Just remember, prices will likely surge come game days, so we recommend using Mexico City’s public transport to get to and from World Cup games where possible.
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