Could someone help me with info about a trip into Mexico?

Question

I plan on traveling to Mexico this coming summer and would like to know if there is a train I can take from the U.S. all the way to Mexico City and possibly into the Yucatan Penn. Or is there a boat I can take from the gulf states to the Yucatan Penn.? I am planning on going just to experience the Olmec/Mayan/Aztec temples. I really don't feel like flying because you miss too much of the journey when you fly. And I get the feeling that driving would be too long and tiresome.

Answer 1

Mexican National Railways used to cover most of the country.  I know because I as a young lunatic took the second-class train across half the country...lets say it had all the comfort, speed and convenience of being a train-jumping hobo, except more crowded but legal.

But most of the passenger rail has been shut down.  There are a few tourist trains left, such as in Copper Canyon.  Your main option would be the bus, which goes everywhere.  The first-class buses are like US Greyhounds except nicer, more reliable and without the wierdos.  There are also deluxe services with big roomy seats some of which you can recline all the way and turn into beds.

Answer 2

there r almost no trains in all mexico, so if u dont wanna fly not take a cruise ur option is traveling by bus.

Answer 3

lots of cruise lines depart from new orleans & galveston that travel to yucutan area

flying's not so bad either

Answer 4

Plan a bus trip! Definitely the easiest way to travel across Mexico.

Passenger buses in Mexico come in different price categories. You'll want the top-of-the-line (which is still very economical by U.S. standards). Avoid the "economic" service, which could steer you onto uncomfortable buses without air conditioning.

Check out this Web site for names of some of the major companies: http://www.directorio.com.mx/autobuses/

Traveling by bus is very comfortable. The buses are air-conditioned/heated, they usually play movies on the video screens, and there is usually an attendant to serve you beverages. If you travel by night, you can sleep on the bus and then use your days to sight-see. It's a great way to see the country and interact with the locals.

Of course, travel wisely. Pack lightly and don't carry too much cash on you, and nothing of great value (such as jewelry or a super nice camera). But lots of middle-class folks travel by bus across Mexico, so it's a pretty safe way to travel.

To start your trip, pick the border city where you plan to start. I'd then call a travel agent either in that city, or in the U.S. neighboring city (if your Spanish isn't that good), to find out what bus lines operate in your launching-point city. Once you're on the Mexican side, any town has bus service and people there who can help you book your trip. The buses start/stop in central bus stops, usually, and you can buy tickets there for the next leg of your trip. Some of the top-of-the-line companies, Estrella de Oro, for example, sometimes have their own bus stop (central de autobuses), which means you'll be dropped off at a place only served by that line.

Answer 5

There are no passenger trains in Mexico...the terrain is just too mountainous.  But, the bus system is excellent, much better than in the United States.   There are several bus companies that come from the states and then conect with buses in Mexico.  Start with Greyhound and CALL them to find out about connectons in Mexico.