What is the travel distance from Palenque to Mexico City?

About 487 miles (785 km) separate Palenque and Mexico City.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palenque to Mexico City?

The majority of buses traveling from Palenque to Mexico City start their journey at Central de Autobuses ADO and wind up at TAPO. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Mexico City?

Once in Mexico City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Teotihuacan Pyramids, Metropolitan Cathedral, Palace of Fine Arts, Island of the Dolls and Xochimilco.

Bus Palenque to Mexico City from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palenque to Mexico City on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	15h 40m	11:10am	TAPO	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	14h 45m	8:45am	TAPO	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	15h 35m	9:35am	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	16h 30m	12:00pm	Terminal del Norte	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 11:18 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palenque to Mexico City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Mexico City. The journey takes about 15 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

15h 50mAverage Duration

485 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $135	Average Duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $42	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palenque and Mexico City?

Stops in Palenque

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Central de Autobuses ADO
Palenque - Pakalná LB, Tulija, 29960 Palenque, Chis., Mexico
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Stops in Mexico City

A
TAPO
Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente, Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200, 10 de Mayo, 15290 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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B
Norte
Terminal del Norte, Eje Central 271, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
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C
Sur
Terminal del Sur, Av. Taxqueña No. 1320 (Col. Campestre Churubusco), 04200 Coyoacán - Ciudad de Mexico
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D
Zaragoza
Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 564d, 4 Árboles, 15730 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mexico City Airport
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Aeropuerto MEX T2
Calle Economía, Aeropuerto Int de La Cd de México, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,964 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

ADO GL

4/5932 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.7

Based on 932 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ADO GL ticket prices on this trip start at $125

ADO GL Palenque Mexico City recent customer reviews

Coach was good. However journey was 20hours not 15 as advertised. This is apparently normal

Manoj M.

November 29, 2023

It is now 6pm the NEXT DAY and I am still in the bus. A 12h journey turned into a 18h one and we are still on the road… more than 6h delay it is an awefull experience.

Felix P.

November 19, 2023

Would have been nice not to have been woken up throughout the night with passport checks and as the only black woman on the bus and only person checked

Francesca R.

March 11, 2023

OCC

3.5/51,286 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

AU

4/5874 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

Cristobal Colon

3.5/5130 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palenque to Mexico City by bus

What is the travel distance from Palenque to Mexico City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palenque to Mexico City?
What are the best sights and things to do in Mexico City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$104

11/25

$104

Today

$105

11/27

$105

11/28

$105

11/29

$105

11/30

$104

12/01

$105

The cheapest trip from Palenque to Mexico City was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $104

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palenque to Mexico City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $116 for a bus ticket from Palenque to Mexico City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually ADO GL will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.