Puebla
is a city of 2 million people located 120 kms east of Mexico
City. It has a national airport but with reduced traffic. Practically
all foreign visitors arrive through Mexico City airport.
Transportation
from the Mexico City airport to Puebla: there is a comfortable
bus service by "Estrella Roja" which runs from Mexico
City airport to the city of Puebla every 30 minutes (from 6:00am
to 0:30am). These leave from the airport zone E-1, one floor
above the International Arrivals. Search the sign "zona
de autobuses" and go through the tunnel. The fare is $130.00
Pesos The ride takes about two hours. Those wanting to see the
volcanoes (once outside the optically thick Mexico City's atmosphere)
should sit on the right hand side of the bus.
Buses departing
on the hour (13:00, 14:00, 15:00, etc...) arrive to the Puebla
bus station, known locally as CAPU, while those departing on
the half-hour (13:30, 14:30, 15:30, etc...) arrive to the Puebla
bus station of "4 Poniente" located nearer to Puebla's
downtown. A sign with "CAPU", or "4 Pte"
is placed in the bus front window at Mexico City airport, so
you will easily identify the correct bus (but you should also
ask when bying the ticket). The last bus from the airport to
Puebla/CAPU is at 23:00 hrs, and the last to Puebla/"4
Poniente" is at 00.20 hrs. However please click here for
a complete timetable. We recommend you to take the bus to Puebla/CAPU,
where taxis have fixed prices.