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Cablebús: Urban cable cars

Inaugurated in 2021, the Cablebús revolutionized mobility in the highlands of the capital by introducing the largest urban cable car system in the world.

Today, consolidated as a benchmark for engineering and sustainable mobility, flying over the city in its modern cabins is not only a solution to traffic but has become one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Mexico City.

This system offers unparalleled panoramic views that allow you to admire the immensity of the city, the volcanoes, artistic murals on the rooftops, and the complex capital geography, free from the stress of surface roads.

The system, which is completely accessible and environmentally friendly, is integrated into the city’s transportation network, facilitating swift and safe boarding for millions of passengers and international visitors.

The 3 Lines

The network spans the areas with the greatest elevation in the city. Knowing its routes is essential to enjoy this aerial experience:

  • Line 1 (North): Indios Verdes – Cuautepec. Departing from one of the most important hubs in the north, this route ascends through the hills of the Gustavo A. Madero borough, connecting directly with the Metro and Metrobús, and offering unparalleled views towards the State of Mexico.
  • Line 2 (East): Constitución de 1917 – Santa Marta. Located in the Iztapalapa borough, it holds a Guinness Record for being the longest urban cable car line in the world. Its route is a true aerial museum thanks to a monumental urban art project that filled the rooftops below its path with colors and murals.
  • Line 3 (West): Los Pinos/Constituyentes – Vasco de Quiroga. The newest tourist jewel of the system. It connects the emblematic Bosque de Chapultepec with the modern area of Santa Fe, allowing visitors to fly over the ravines and disembark at key points like the Cineteca Chapultepec, the PARCUR, and connect directly with the new Interurban Train.

Updates

Heading into the Soccer World Cup, the system has strengthened its operation and tourist reach:

  • Tourist consolidation in the west: Line 3 has positioned itself as the preferred means for tourists to cross from the Polanco and Reforma hotel zone towards Santa Fe, linking culture, nature, and corporate centers by air in approximately 25 minutes.
  • World-class maintenance and safety: Strict preventive inspections of cables, towers, and cabins are carried out under the most rigorous European standards, ensuring that travel during the soccer season is highly reliable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fare and how do I pay for the trip? The universal cost per trip is $7.00 MXN, regardless of the length of the journey. Access is carried out exclusively through the Integrated Mobility Card (MI).

Cash is not accepted, nor are physical tickets issued. To speed up the passage of visitors, the system is also integrating direct contactless bank card reading at its turnstiles.

Where can I get the MI Card? You can purchase it for $15.00 MXN or top up your balance at the automatic vending machines located at the entrance of absolutely all Cablebús stations, which accept coins, bills, and bank cards.

What are the hours of operation? The system operates 365 days a year during the following hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 05:00 to 23:00 hrs.
  • Saturdays: 06:00 to 23:00 hrs.
  • Sundays and holidays: 07:00 to 23:00 hrs.

What happens if it rains or there is bad weather? The Cablebús is designed to operate completely normally and safely in heavy rain. Only in the event of very strong thunderstorms or exceptional winds will the system reduce its speed or make temporary pauses due to strict safety protocols, resuming operation as soon as the weather permits.

Is it safe and accessible to travel on Cablebús? Absolutely. It is one of the safest systems in the world. All stations and cabins are 100% accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and people with reduced mobility.

Upon arriving at the station, the cabins do not stop completely but reduce their speed to a minimum to allow for a smooth, unhurried boarding. In addition, the service features constant surveillance and free WiFi throughout the journey.

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