Good or bad idea travel plans?

Question

i am going to mexico very soon and low on money. so i decided to take a bus to mexico city mexico, and the ticket roundtrip is 469.00 when i leave on august 18th and return on september 20th. i won't have to buy a passport, but i will have to get a tourist visa. and i just need my birth certificate and DL. so do you think this is definately the cheaper way to go? i appreciate any input and advice on this subject and similar subjects. thank you so much.

Answer 1

No doubt that's the cheapest. I hate bus travel. Long , boring etc................

I'd rather go by bus to Mexico than not go at all :):):)

Bring an MP3 player and a good book. Don't sit near the back and the toilet and wear a smile and bring a pocket ful of patience

Answer 2

A good deal!

Like Michael said, take a CD/MP3 player and some pocket books. It will be a long trip.

We took a trip one year by bus from the border to Mazatlan and did not have such a luxury.

Unfortunately it was just before Christmas so it was standing room only and the toilet was filled with luggage.  We did not drink too many liquids that night!

The bus left at 6 pm so the first part of the trip was in darkness.  All I remember was the numerous stops (to drop off/pick up passengers or parcels) including one at what looked like a warehouse where everyone got off the bus, picked up our luggage and went through a customs check.

Enjoy your vacation and the sights and sounds of the real Mexico!

Answer 3

well, making the trip is definitely a good idea..And I hope that you are not going alone but if so, be extra cautious, especially after dark. ....and if you're gonna go that far, why not make it more enjoyable? By this I mean plan 1 or 2 day stops along the way. Find out if you can get a ticket that allows for this and even if it costs a bit more, it would be worth it. There are a lot of things to see ..to experience. Where are you leaving from? What are your plans once in Mexico City? Do you have family there?

I believe that the weather will be iffy this time of year. Expect rain and heat.

Obtain a map and then start researching the towns along the way..it might help to ask for a list of stops the bus will be making and choose 1, 2, or more interesting places to stop. If you do this, always stop well before dark, take a taxi to the "centro" and get a room. The centro will have a beautiful park (zocalo), and banks, restaurants, and there's always something going on in the evenings at the zocalo. Be safe whatever you do.

Answer 4

it is sooo much cheaper good plan. I went to mexico on a plane and that just threw my budget off. Youre doing it the cheapest way possible.