Written by Andreas Keller, Marika Maslanka, Miguel Lopez
01/08/2025
Noé García, Pexels
Puebla is served by Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) for air travel and the Central de Autobuses Puebla (CAPU) as its main bus terminal, one of the largest in Latin America.
By Air:
Flights arrive at Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) with airlines like Volaris, VivaAerobus, and United Airlines.
Direct flights connect Puebla to major Mexican cities such as Tijuana, Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Merida.
Direct flights from the United States include Houston.
To get from Puebla Airport (PBC) to Puebla city, a bus takes approximately 40 minutes and costs between $50-$120 MXN. Taxis from the airport to the city take about 26 minutes and cost $330-$400 MXN. Private transfers are also available.
By Bus (from Mexico City):
Buses are a highly recommended and cost-effective option, with services operating frequently throughout the day and night.
Major bus companies like ADO, AU (Autobuses Unidos), and Estrella Roja serve this route.
Buses depart from Mexico City's TAPO terminal (near San Lázaro Metro station) or directly from Benito Juarez International Airport (AICM).
Travel time from TAPO to Puebla's CAPU is typically around 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes, though it can vary with Mexico City traffic. From Mexico City Airport, the journey is approximately 2 hours.
Costs for a bus ticket from Mexico City range from MXN 110-500, with ADO services starting around MXN 230 and AU around MXN 200. From Mexico City Airport, tickets are approximately MXN 330-350 (around US$23).
By Rideshare (from Mexico City):
A rideshare can take about 1 hour 50 minutes and cost around $132 MXN.
By Car:
Driving from Mexico City takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2.5 hours, with toll costs ranging from $250-$370 MXN.
By Taxi (from Mexico City):
A taxi ride from Mexico City to Puebla can take about 1 hour 45 minutes and cost $1,400-$1,800 MXN.
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