City in Morelos, Mexico
Getting around Cuernavaca
How to get around Cuernavaca
Uber, DiDi and taxis work best; public combis are cheap but confusing. Pullman de Morelos coaches reach Mexico City every 30 minutes and the AICM airport directly.
Ways to get around Cuernavaca
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / DiDi | About MXN 70–140 | Safest and easiest for visitors |
| Combi / minibus | About MXN 13 | Cheap but crowded; routes are hard to follow |
| Coach to Mexico City | About MXN 100–200 | Pullman de Morelos from Tasqueña (Terminal Sur), 1–1.5 h |
| Taxi | About MXN 60–150 | Agree fare first; use authorized sitio taxis |
Ride-hailing apps in Cuernavaca
A 5 km ride costs about MX$70–140 ($3.8–7.7).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers; reliable for evening trips |
| DiDi | Often cheaper; good coverage in the center |
| inDrive | Offer your own fare; fewer drivers |
- Taxis from sitios are usually safe; avoid hailing in the street at night. App rides are simplest for visitors.
Arriving in Cuernavaca
Mexico City International (Benito Juárez) (MEX)
About 90 km: Pullman de Morelos coach from Terminal 1 or 2, about 2 h, fare a little above the Tasqueña coach; Uber or taxi costs several times more.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rare for visitors; traffic and steep streets make it risky. Use Uber or DiDi.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Cuernavaca?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, DiDi, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Cuernavaca?
Uber, DiDi and taxis work best; public combis are cheap but confusing. Pullman de Morelos coaches reach Mexico City every 30 minutes and the AICM airport directly.
How do I get from the airport to Cuernavaca?
About 90 km: Pullman de Morelos coach from Terminal 1 or 2, about 2 h, fare a little above the Tasqueña coach; Uber or taxi costs several times more.
Is Cuernavaca walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- ADO
- ETN
- Volaris
- Viva Aerobus
- Pullman de Morelos
- Uber: Cuernavaca
- US State Department: Mexico Travel Advisory
- Médica Sur
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