Bus Mexico City to Cárdenas: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mexico City to Cárdenas from various bus operators like ADO or Autobuses Unidos for the next days.

today

$64

tomorrow

$98

Saturday

$61

Sunday

$66

Monday

Tuesday

$98

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Autobuses Unidos	11h 15m	6:15 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	5:30 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/18/2025 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Autobuses Unidos	10h 55m	7:30 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	6:25 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/18/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autobuses Unidos	10h 30m	7:00 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	5:30 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
ADO	11h 5m	11:30 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	10:35 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
ADO	13h 25m	11:03 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	12:28 PM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/18/2025 11:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	14h 5m	8:30 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	10:35 PM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
ADO	10h 55m	6:03 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	4:58 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/19/2025 6:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
ADO	11h 15m	7:30 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	6:45 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/19/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
ADO	10h 10m	11:04 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	9:14 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/19/2025 11:04:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
ADO	11h 30m	9:38 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	9:08 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$118	A Bus from ADO goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/19/2025 9:38:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:08:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Mexico City to Cárdenas via Coatzacoalcos, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ClickBus MX
  
  13h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Mexico City
  Norte Bus Station
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Coatzacoalcos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from ClickBus MX goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/20/2025 7:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Coatzacoalcos (Mexico) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
- ClickBus MX
  
  1h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Coatzacoalcos
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Cárdenas
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from ClickBus MX goes from Central Bus Station, Coatzacoalcos (Mexico) at 12/21/2025 7:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Autobuses Unidos	11h 15m	6:15 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	5:30 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/20/2025 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Autobuses Unidos	10h 55m	7:30 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	6:25 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/20/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autobuses Unidos	10h 30m	7:00 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	5:30 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
ADO	14h 5m	8:30 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	10:35 PM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
ADO	12h 50m	5:00 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	5:50 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/20/2025 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Autobuses Unidos	11h 15m	6:15 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	5:30 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/21/2025 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Autobuses Unidos	10h 55m	7:30 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	6:25 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/21/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autobuses Unidos	10h 30m	7:00 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	5:30 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
ADO	11h 5m	11:30 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	10:35 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/21/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
ADO	11h 15m	7:30 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	6:45 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/21/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	14h 5m	8:30 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	10:35 PM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/23/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
ADO	12h 40m	5:00 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	5:40 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/23/2025 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
ADO	10h 55m	6:03 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	4:58 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/23/2025 6:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
ADO	11h 5m	11:30 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	10:35 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/23/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
ADO	11h 40m	6:00 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	5:40 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from ADO goes from Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/23/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Mexico City to Cárdenas via Coatzacoalcos, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ClickBus MX
  
  13h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Mexico City
  Norte Bus Station
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Coatzacoalcos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from ClickBus MX goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/20/2025 7:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Coatzacoalcos (Mexico) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
- ClickBus MX
  
  1h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Coatzacoalcos
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Cárdenas
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from ClickBus MX goes from Central Bus Station, Coatzacoalcos (Mexico) at 12/21/2025 7:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas is $59 on 12/29/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mexico City and Cárdenas

See here how frequent the connections between Mexico City and Cárdenas are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Mexico City to Cárdenas. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Mexico City and Cárdenas.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 61 buses from Mexico City to Cárdenas, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Mexico City and Cárdenas, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas

Compare all providers like ADO and Autobuses Unidos that travel 14 times every day by bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mexico City to Cárdenas starting from $59!

Cheapest Bus	$59
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:15 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	389.8 miles
Bus Companies	ADO and Autobuses Unidos

Cheapest bus connections from Mexico City to Cárdenas

Every day, 14 buses from 2 bus companies leave Mexico City for Cárdenas: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$64

Friday 12/19

$98

Saturday 12/20

$61

Sunday 12/21

$98

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$98

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

$59

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$59

Tuesday 12/30

$61

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Mexico City to Cárdenas

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Mexico City to Cárdenas, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $59, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $98.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mexico City to Cárdenas, with $61. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $94.

How to save money travelling from Mexico City to Cárdenas

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Mexico City to Cárdenas in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Mexico City to Cárdenas are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mexico City and Cárdenas

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Mexico City and Cárdenas.

Norte Bus Station

Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas

Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)

Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200

Terminal del Sur

Av. Taxqueña 1320

Observatorio Central Bus Station

Av Río de Tacubaya 122 232

Terminal Antas Tla

Emiliano Zapata 97

Central Bus Station

Av de La Central 151

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Mexico City to Cárdenas? Or which bus companies serve the route Mexico City to Cárdenas? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Mexico City to Cárdenas bus

How much does a Mexico City Cárdenas bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $59 and takes 11h 15m to reach Cárdenas. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Mexico City to Cárdenas?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $59 and $121. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cárdenas.

On average, how many connections are available from Mexico City to Cárdenas each day?

Every day, the Mexico City to Cárdenas bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mexico City to Cárdenas take?

The fastest bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas is offered by Autobuses Unidos and takes 10h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas?

The earliest bus arriving in Cárdenas from Mexico City starts at 6:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas?

The latest bus trip departing from Mexico City for Cárdenas starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Mexico City Cárdenas route?

When traveling by bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas, passengers can travel with ADO and Autobuses Unidos. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Mexico City and Cárdenas?

You can check all the direct connections between Mexico City and Cárdenas by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ADO and Autobuses Unidos.

What can I take with me on the Mexico City to Cárdenas bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Mexico City Cárdenas bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Mexico City Cárdenas bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Mexico City to Cárdenas on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Mexico City to Cárdenas?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Mexico City to Cárdenas

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Mexico City and to Cárdenas

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Mexico City and to Cárdenas. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!