last edited Dec 11, 2019
Getting Around Central Mexico
Location Map of Central Mexico
What to Choose for Getting Around?
Although central Mexico covers a large area, most of its points of interest are primarily urban, roughly along the Puerto Vallarta–Mexico City–Veracruz axis, with many colonial cities. As a result, it’s easy to plan a trip using the region’s extensive bus network. In short, while a car offers more freedom, it’s not essential for exploring this part of the country.
That said, for some long-distance routes, flying—especially from the capital—can be a good option. There are plenty of routes, and low-cost airlines often offer great prices. For example, you can find Mexico City–Puerto Vallarta flights for under 50 €.
Distances Between Cities
Distances (km) between the main cities in the region:
| Acap. | Agua. | Guada. | Mexico | Morelia | Oaxa. | Puebla | P. Vall. | S. Luis | Toluca | Vera. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acapulco | 880 | 900 | 380 | 635 | 560 | 450 | 960 | 790 | 380 | 725 | |
| Aguascalientes | 880 | 220 | 505 | 320 | 955 | 620 | 520 | 170 | 490 | 890 | |
| Guadalajara | 900 | 220 | 540 | 290 | 1000 | 665 | 310 | 330 | 475 | 930 | |
| Mexico | 380 | 505 | 540 | 295 | 465 | 130 | 840 | 420 | 65 | 400 | |
| Morelia | 635 | 320 | 290 | 295 | 750 | 420 | 590 | 340 | 230 | 685 | |
| Oaxaca | 560 | 955 | 1000 | 465 | 750 | 340 | 1300 | 865 | 525 | 370 | |
| Puebla | 450 | 620 | 665 | 130 | 420 | 340 | 965 | 530 | 190 | 275 | |
| Puerto Vallarta | 960 | 520 | 310 | 840 | 590 | 1300 | 965 | 630 | 775 | 1230 | |
| San Luis Potosi | 790 | 170 | 330 | 420 | 340 | 865 | 530 | 630 | 395 | 790 | |
| Toluca | 380 | 490 | 475 | 65 | 230 | 525 | 190 | 775 | 395 | 460 | |
| Veracruz | 725 | 890 | 930 | 400 | 685 | 370 | 275 | 1230 | 790 | 460 |