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Travel — Mexico
Choosing Economy Over Comfort: My Bus Story
The cheapest ticket may save money, but it is not worth it for comfort, in my experience.
First of all, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I just got back from my last trip of 2023 — a spontaneous decision to visit a friend in Tlaxcala with my husband. It was actually planned for Monday; our excitement led us to pack in a rush, and on Sunday, we found ourselves heading to Terminal TAPO to get last-minute tickets.
That’s what I love most about riding a bus: I can decide on the spot where and when to go. No fuss with bookings; just show up, grab a ticket, and off I go, day or night; it doesn’t matter to me.
Plus, Mexican buses are great options for traveling across the country — affordable, connecting numerous cities and rural areas. They are typically divided into two classes: first class and economy.
To get to Tlaxcala, I always buy a 220 Mexican peso ticket, a double-decker bus with comfortable seats and charging ports.
