Option 1: Arriving at Mexico City Airport

USA Travel Recommendations to Attend the 2015 ABS Annual Meeting and
Conference in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
There are two popular airports to use for your arrival near Xalapa, Mexico on
flights from the USA: Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and
Veracruz City’s Las Bajadas Airport (VER). Of course, the best flights arrive in
MEX. While in the main terminal, pick up some snacks, water to drink and at
least $200 in pesos at a money exchanger or use your ATM card at an ATM
machine (cajero).
You already passed through customs so keep your passport safe for the return
home. Exchange rate is about – 15 pesos = 1 $. It is best not to go out the main
entrance of the airport as quite confusing with tourist businesses, taxis, etc. Stay
inside the airport and follow the directions below,
Option 1: Arriving at Mexico City Airport
The airport has a big bus station at Door (puerta) 8. Here, buses go to many
major cities, but not Xalapa. Follow these specific directions to go to the ADO
shuttle/bus terminal and the direct bus to Xalapa.
From Terminal 1, the ADO shuttle/bus station is across the access road and
street via raised causeway above door 4 (puerta). To get there, go up to the
upper level at door 4 to sala B, find the causeway and go across the overhead
walkway. The ADO shuttle is at the end of overhead walkway to your right from
the main terminal building
See map - http://140mexico.com/ciudad-de-mexico/terminal-de-autobuses-adoaeropuerto-mexico/
The green teardrop pointer is the ADO shuttle terminal. (See Option 1 Maps A
and B)
At the Mexico City airport ADO shuttle terminal purchase a ticket for one of the
small buses that leave every few hours (see OPTION 1 – C) to Xalapa. The ride
is direct and takes about 4 - 5 hours depending on traffic. Your destination is the
Terminal de Autobuses Xalapa (CAXA). After arrival (llegada) at the bus terminal
in Xalapa, walk down the exit (salida) and purchase a taxi ticket to your hotel.
There is always a cab ready and waiting out front. Taxi prices are very
reasonable.
Another route for more experienced travelers. if you take a taxi from the Mexico City airport:
"ADO bus website is ado.com.mx, it can be translated to English by Google Chrome search
engine. It will ask you to translate on top right, you click on top right to the left of the star or you
right click on page. If you do not use Google Chrome, some sections on the website are
available in English and Spanish. Buses leave often from the Mexico City main bus terminalTAPO. Driving by car takes 3 1/2 hours to Xalapa, by bus not a whole lot longer."
OPTION 1 – A GOOGLEARTH map with red circle showing Door 4 and the
causeway from Terminal 1, 2nd floor to the ADO Shuttle/Bus
OPTION 1 – B Terminal map with red circle showing Door 4 and the
causeway to the ADO Shuttle/Bus
OPTION 1 – C Table showing -Hour of Departure, Cost in Pesos, Travel
Time, No Stops from Mexico City ADO Airport Terminal
Option 2: Arriving Veracruz Airport
Renting a car and driving from Veracruz Airport - Veracruz airport is small
and comfortable. USA flights all come from Houston (IAH). Domestic USA flights
will all fly to Houston and connect you to the Veracruz flights. After customs you
will go into the main lobby area where you can pick up a previously booked rental
car. Some local car rental companies may also have cars available. The 1 ½
hour drive to Xalapa is easy once you get on the highway.
Using ADO bus/shuttle from Varacruz Airport - ADO maintains a ticket booth
one the right hand side of the car rental counter. After arrival in Xalapa CAXA
bus terminal see instructions above to take taxi in the to your hotel.
OPTION 2-A Googlearth showing Veracruz Airport and ADO Shuttle Desk
OPTION 2 – B ADO Schedule from Veracruz Airport Terminal