October 2016, MEXICO CITY — The place to buy bus tickets has changed. It is no longer next to the McDonald’s across the zocalo. It is here, a few store fronts down the row:
A little bus ticket stand, way in the back, Centro Joyero de Mexico
This is a little ticket stand selling ADO bus tickets on the same stretch of shops lining the street opposite the zocalo, but it’s hard to find. The stand is in the Way Back. Only open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. One person and a computer. Cash only.
Another Option to Buy Bus Tickets in El Centro, CDMX
Travel agency at Hotel Rioja, Av. 5 de Mayo 45, Centro, 06000 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico, Tel: +52 55 5521 8333. The travel agent is there from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can book on any Mexican bus line. Cash or Mexican credit card.
Entrance to Hotel Rioja. Travel agent is just inside.
We used this option to buy our tickets on ADO to Cuetzalan del Progreso the day before we were set to leave. We had to pay first, then return to get the tickets. It seems they were printed/issued in another site.
Hope this helps with your travel plans!
This was an absolute life saver!! We purchased all our first class bus tickets (Mexico City to Oaxaca, Mérida to Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen) from the travel agent located in the lobby of Hotel Rioja as per your post.
It was a painless & although the assistant indicated they preferred to be paid in cash, they could accept credit cards. We used our VISA credit card (issued in Australia) without ant problems at all.
Thanks for posting.
Cheers Julie
So happy to hear this worked for you Julie, and that my information stays current. Best travels and regards, Norma
Thanks for posting the info. I bought my Ado ticket to Oaxaca at the Hotel Rioja location this morning. Painless.
Thanks, Norma. This is really useful information. Have fun on your upcoming trip.
Regards Pauline H.
Happy to help, Pauline.