advice needed-bus transportation in Mexico
thinking about flying to Villahermosa then taking bus to Palenque for a day and a half to explore the ruins, then take bus to San Cristobal de las Casas for school for a week then bus from there to Tuxtla Guitierrez where I will fly home. Problem is I can't seem to pull up any bus routes that say this is feasible. Ticketbus says to routes run on this ITN.
Any suggestions with bus routes or this plan? |
We didn't go quite that route, but we took a bus from San Cristobal to Palenque, then on to Campeche and Cancun (actually stayed south of Cancun in Puerto Morelos). We had not problems booking the buses and I think we just waited until we got there to book them. Seems totally doable to me.
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Hi, nonstop -
I'm also planning a trip to this area, and I've gotten the impression that ticketbus doesn't list all buses. For example, it doesn't seem to list all second-class buses, and the further out in time you go, the less likely even first class buses will be listed. At least, that how it seems to me! I think your plan should work. You might check the Moon Guide or Lonely Planet for general bus info. Hope that helps! |
This is just general comment as I have not bused in that part of Mexico. First ticketbus doesn't even start to list all the bus companies and routes in the country. Second, I have never been anywhere is Mexico that I have not been able to get where I wanted to go. Also, I just looked at the ADO site and they show offices in Palenque and San Cristobal so you should be good. Here's the link:
http://www.adogl.com.mx/en/index.htm |
yes, it all helps. I think I was trying to put in a summer date so it wouldn't pull any routes. Not quite the friendliest site to use but once you figure it out it makes it easier. Appreciate everyone's help.
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The Bus system in Mexico is excellent & will get you virtually anywhere at a reasonable price.
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I've done the bus from Guadalajara to Oaxaca and it was a very luxurious bus.
I wonder if I can make it from the airport in Villahermosa to the bus station with only 1 hr 15 mins between flight arrival and bus departure? |
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