How to ride a bus in San Miguel

There are three types of buses in San Miguel: the Urbanos local buses (with Arabic numerals, e.g. 2), the Suburbanos regional buses (with Roman numerals, e.g. VII), and intercity buses, which depart from the Central Bus Station.

The Urbanos buses are cheap and run regularly all around town. Here are some tips for riding them.

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  Find your bus Many buses show a route number on the front, some have it on the side, and some don't display a number at all. When in doubt, just ask the driver.
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  Where to catch it This site documents many bus stops but not all of them. Sometimes buses can be flagged down between stops.
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  Flag it down As the bus nears, raise your hand so the driver knows to stop for you.
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  Get on at the front Board at the front door. Buses can be crowded, so step toward the back to make room.
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  Pay the driver It's 10 MXN, cash only. Pay as you board. Bring coins or small bills.
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  Signal your stop A block before, call out "Baja!" or press the buzzer if there is one.
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  Get off at the rear Step off at the back door when there is one, or the front if not.
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  Hours & frequency Most routes run about 6 AM–9 PM, roughly every 10 minutes on main lines. Expect longer waits early, late, and on Sundays and holidays.
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  Good to know Keep small change ready and belongings close. Knowing your destination's cross-streets or a nearby landmark helps the driver.
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  About this app Routes and stops are real and we're working to expand and improve the data set. Times are estimates, and as always trips vary with traffic. Site configuration ›