To get from Mexico City International Airport to Cuernavaca, you can take a Pullman de Morelos bus from either terminal or travel by car. The bus serves Cuernavaca from the airport, while the drive is estimated at 138 minutes; your choice depends on whether you prefer a direct coach or a car journey.
- Airport: Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, also called Mexico City International Airport.
- Bus: Pullman de Morelos serves Cuernavaca from the airport; the journey is approximately two hours, depending on traffic.
- Bus bays: One is located at each terminal and the airport says they operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- By car: The drive from the airport is estimated at 138 minutes.
Where the airport sits in relation to Cuernavaca
Mexico City International Airport is a starting point for both the bus and car journeys south to Cuernavaca. Pullman de Morelos serves the Cuernavaca destination from the airport, and the bus journey takes approximately two hours, with traffic affecting the duration.
The estimated drive from Mexico City International Airport to Cuernavaca is 138 minutes. Treat that as a route-planning reference rather than a fixed arrival time: traffic can change how long the road journey takes.
How do you take the bus from Mexico City airport to Cuernavaca?
Pullman de Morelos operates airport buses to Cuernavaca, with a bus bay in each terminal. At Terminal 1, find the bay in the international area between gates 7 and 8; access is through the first level, room F, beside the fast-food area.
At Terminal 2, the bus bay is next to the terminal building. You can access it through room D, gate 4, or beside domestic arrivals. The airport says both bays are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The airport says the bays have ticket booths and waiting rooms. Terminal 1 also has internet, fast food, souvenirs, restrooms, a reading room and meeting rooms.
Booking and boarding
Pullman de Morelos says you can reserve a seat on its Ejecutivo Dorado service by telephone or at ticket offices. Arrive at the terminal 30 minutes before departure. The company accepts credit or debit cards at the Mexico City International Airport terminal.
The airport provides an online booking link for airport-to-Cuernavaca buses, hosted by Reservamos rather than Pullman de Morelos. If you book, check which service and departure details apply to your trip.
Arrival in Cuernavaca
The airport bus arrives at Cuernavaca’s La Selva bus station, also known as Casino de la Selva. Plan for a separate onward journey from the station to your destination in the city.
Driving from MEX to Cuernavaca
Driving connects Mexico City International Airport with Cuernavaca in an estimated 138 minutes. That estimate gives you a useful comparison with the approximately two-hour bus journey, but the bus duration depends on traffic, and road traffic can affect a car trip too.
If you are comparing transport, consider where each option leaves you. The bus takes you to La Selva bus station, while the stated driving time is to the hotel. A car may suit your plans if you need to continue beyond the bus station, but allow room in your schedule for traffic and the final approach into Cuernavaca.
Planning the final leg to Cuernavaca
From La Selva bus station, you will need to arrange the onward leg into Cuernavaca. The airport-to-hotel drive estimate is 138 minutes; Hotel Juarez, a three-star hotel in Cuernavaca, is about 138 minutes by car from Mexico City International Airport.
For getting around once you arrive, the city centre is about an eight-minute walk from the hotel, or about two minutes by car.
Allowing for traffic, luggage and arrival time
Build flexibility into your schedule: the bus journey is approximately two hours and its duration depends on traffic, while the drive is estimated at 138 minutes. For the Ejecutivo Dorado bus, arrive at the terminal 30 minutes before departure, leaving time to reach the bay and board.
Choose between the airport bus and driving based on your arrival plans and how you want to continue from Cuernavaca’s bus station. For a day planned around the city centre, the one-day Cuernavaca route gives you a way to organise time in town.
Before you go: Bus arrangements and airport procedures can change, so check the official site before you go. Consult the Mexico City International Airport site for airport facilities and Pullman de Morelos for reservations and service details.
FAQs
Is there a bus from Mexico City airport to Cuernavaca?
Yes. Pullman de Morelos serves Cuernavaca, with a bus bay at each terminal.
How long does the bus take?
The journey is approximately two hours, but traffic affects the duration.
Where does the bus arrive in Cuernavaca?
It arrives at La Selva bus station, also referred to as Casino de la Selva.
How early should I arrive for the Ejecutivo Dorado bus?
Pullman de Morelos says passengers should arrive at the terminal 30 minutes before departure.