Mexico City Metro, Metrobús, Cablebús & Transit Cards Guide (2026): Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices in Mexican Pesos ($ MXN) are approximate and for orientation only.

Mexico City (CDMX): One Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada ($15 MXN) for All Transit

Mexico City operates one of the most affordable and expansive integrated transit networks in the world. Purchase a rechargeable Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada for $15 MXN at any Metro or Metrobús vending machine (note: Mexico City Metro lines have phased out paper tickets in favor of the smartcard and contactless Visa/Mastercard tap-to-pay at turnstiles). Fares are remarkably low: Metro costs $5 MXN ($0.26 USD) per ride across all 12 lines, Metrobús BRT costs $6 MXN ($30 MXN on the Line 4 MEX Airport express), Trolebús costs $4–$7 MXN, Light Rail (Tren Ligero to Xochimilco) costs $3 MXN, and scenic Cablebús aerial gondolas cost $7 MXN.

Sharing Cards, Peak Hours & Women-and-Children-Only Metro Cars

Multiple travelers in Mexico City CAN share a single Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada on the Metro and Metrobús—simply load enough balance ($100–$200 MXN) and tap the card once per person at the turnstile. During weekday rush hours (07:00–09:30 and 18:00–20:30), the first two to three cars of every Metro train and the front section of every Metrobús are strictly reserved for women and children under 12, clearly marked by pink platform signs.

Guadalajara Mi Movilidad, Mérida Va y Ven & Cancún R1/R2 Hotel Zone Buses

In Guadalajara, buy a Mi Movilidad card ($30 MXN card) to ride Mi Tren light rail Lines 1–3 and Mi Macro BRT for $9.50 MXN per ride (including Line 3 from Tlaquepaque and Centro). In Mérida, the modern Va y Ven smartcard ($25 MXN) and electric Ie-Tram buses ($12–$45 MXN) connect Paseo de Montejo, La Plancha, and Mérida Airport. In Cancún, the 24/7 R1 and R2 buses linking Downtown and the entire 22-km Hotel Zone cost $12 MXN per person paid in cash upon boarding.

Key Takeaways & Local Tips

• Carry $10, $20, and $50 MXN bills/coins when riding Cancún's $12 MXN R1/R2 buses or Puerto Vallarta's $10 MXN city buses—drivers cannot break $500 MXN notes.
• Ride Mexico City's new Cablebús Line 3 over Bosque de Chapultepec ($7 MXN) for aerial views of the four sections of Chapultepec Park and the Cineteca Nacional.
• Compare exact transit and ride-share costs in our Mexico Transit Card Calculator (/tools/transit-card-calculator/).