Mazatlan taxis, city buses, airport taxis and interstate bus lines serving Mazatlan Mexico: Information about getting around our city in red and green Eco taxis, Pulmonias, Arregas, city bus service and routes, interstate buses and terminals
Mazatlan Taxi Services, City Buses, Arregas and Interstate Bus Lines serving Mazatlan Mexico Pulmonias|Eco Taxis|Arregas|City Buses|Bus Lines Serving Mazatlan
Local transportation in Mazatlan
Getting around Mazatlan is easy, and usually inexpensive.
Mazatlan Pulmonias and the ubiquitous Arregas -- pickup-trucks with shaded benches in the bed -- look different than what most visitors are used to, but in reality taxi and bus service in Mazatlan is very similar to what Americans and Canadians know from back home.
Standard taxis are called ECO Taxis, which are either red or green, representing different ECO Taxi owner's groups. ECO Taxis -- as well as Pulmonias -- are not metered, but there are zone rates.
Taxi transport from the airport is exclusively in the hands of the airport taxi group who drive yellow airport taxis -- even tour operators can only take people to the airport if the passenger is part of a group that contracted for round-trip Mazatlan airport transport.
The fare to or from the Mazatlan airport is usually around 250-300 pesos. The reason for the relatively high Mazatlan airport taxi fare -- besides the distance -- is that city taxis cannot pick up fares at the airport, so the empty trip back to town is reflected in the price.
For those who wish to travel outside Mazatlan in Sinaloa -- or to other destinations in Mexico -- the competitive long distance and interstate bus lines are a very good alternative to air travel. Mexico has a truly comprehensive national bus network and our city is served by many bus lines. Major bus companies serving Mazatlan -- such as those listed at the bottom of this page -- usually offer a number of classes of service on most routes. Mazatlan Pulmonia Taxis Getting Around by Pulmonia Only in Mazatlan will you find the Pulmonia taxi. Mazatlan's Pulmonia taxis -- the open-air "golf cart" looking taxis -- were invented here; are unique to our city; and make a very enjoyable way to get around Mazatlan Mexico.
In 1962 a local visionary began work on the first Pulmonia, designed as an alternative to the traditional Mazatlan taxis of the time. In December, 1965, the first Pulmonia rolled on to the streets, and Pulmonias in Mazatlan have been a fixture of our roads ever since. Local legend has it that drivers of regular taxis -- jealous of the attention that Pulmonias immediately drew -- warned passengers not to ride in the door-less, window-less cars because they would catch pneumonia, and the name stuck.
Based upon VW parts -- which are plentiful in Mexico because Volkswagens Beetles were produced here from the mid-1950's until the mid-1990's -- the fiberglass bodied open-air Mazatlan Pulmonia taxi's are a uniquely fun way to get around town. Video of Pulmonias in Mazatlan
Pulmonias are sometimes more expensive than the less exotic Eco taxis, and it is important to negotiate your Mazatlan Pulmonia taxi fare before beginning your trip.
For your safety, Mazatlan Pulmonia taxis and taxi drivers are licensed and regulated by the city. Mazatlan Eco Taxis Getting Around by Taxi Mazatlan's Eco taxis -- red or green and white -- are standard small sedans such as the Nissan Sentra or the Hyundai Atos.
Eco Taxis are usually four door vehicles, relatively easy to get in and out of, and on hotter days they are usually air conditioned.
Compared to fares in cities in the United States and Canada, Mazatlan taxis are inexpensive. Eco Taxis are also usually less expensive than the more-exotic Pulmonias, but it is always important to confirm the fare for your Eco Taxi ride before starting it! Many Mazatlan taxi fares -- for example, from the Golden Zone - Zona Dorada to the Centro Historico -- should be well under 100 pesos.
Like Pulmonia drivers, Mazatlan Eco taxis and drivers are licensed and regulated by the city.
Mazatlan Eco taxis can be radio-dispatched, and can be called using the following Mazatlan taxi service phone numbers:
Eco Taxi Radio-dispatched Green Eco Taxis in Mazatlan
Telephone 669 986 1111
Eco Taxi Plus Radio-dispatched Red Eco Taxis in Mazatlan
Telephone 669 985 2828 Mazatlan Arregas Getting Around by Arrega Arregas are very common in Mazatlan, and an excellent way to get around town economically.
Arregas are pickup trucks with benches in the back and canopies, and are painted red.
While some Arregas ply routes, Arregas can be rented by the hour or day and will take you anywhere you want to go. With seating for at least four on each bench, Arregas make excellent transportation for groups of up to 8 people. Empty Arregas are a common sight in Mazatlan and can simply be flagged down.
Arregas can also be booked by calling 669 981 3535. Price is negotiable, Arregas are not metered. Mazatlan City Buses Getting Around by Bus Mazatlan city buses are a very practical -- and very inexpensive -- way for visitors to get around town. Bus fares are usually just a few pesos during the day, and only slightly higher at night or for some longer distance bus rides.
Mazatlan bus service is frequent on most bus routes, with city buses operating on most routes from very early morning til late at night. Bus drivers will stop to let you off pretty much anywhere along the route. Mazatlan buses will usually stop if they see you flagging them. If you flag a bus and it doesn't stop, the bus is probably either full you're in a zone with set bus stops. Mazatlan city buses stop frequently, and you'll probably see others are waiting for a bus close to where you're standing.
Mazatlan buses have a route name at the top, a list of stops written on the windshield, or both. If you are staying in the Golden Zone - Zona Dorada, Centro, or anywhere within easy walking distance of the Malecon, you only need to know a couple of bus lines.
Between the Golden Zone - Zona Dorada and downtown, take any bus marked "Sabalo-Centro". To return, stand on the other side of the street. The exception is at the Mercado (the downtown Central Market). Since the streets on each side of the market are one-way, you will arrive on Aquiles Serdan, the east side of the Central Market. To return to the Golden Zone - Zona Dorada go to the west side of the building -- Benito Juarez street.
Green deluxe Mazatlan city buses -- like the one pictured above -- are in increasing service throughout the city. First used primarily on routes that served visitors and the wealthier districts along the waterfront, these buses cost slightly more than older city buses but are well worth the extra expense -- they are air conditioned and much more comfortable than standard Mazatlan buses. Major interstate bus lines serving Mazatlan, bus ticketing and bus terminals in Mazatlan Mexico Estrella Blanca|Primera Plus|TAP|Transportes Del Norte|Tufesa
Mazatlan is connected to the rest of Mexico by many first-class Mexican interstate bus lines, and bus service to Mazatlan is available from everywhere in Mexico, as well as much of the south and southwestern United States via both scheduled bus lines as well as charter carriers.
On most routes these Mexican bus lines offer bus service to Mazatlan in genuinely luxurious buses featuring movies and other amenities. As in many Mexican cities, Mazatlan bus terminals are specific to the bus lines, not a centralized location.
Whether it's for a short day trip or a long cross-country Mexican road trip, Mexico's buses are an attractive alternative to driving! Estrella Blanca Interstate bus line serving Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico / Terminals, Schedules and Information
Telephone 669 981 3811
Toll Free within Mexico 01 800 507 5500 estrellablanca.com.mx Primera Plus Interstate bus line serving Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico / Terminals, Schedules and Information
Telephone 669 990 1155
Toll Free within Mexico 01 800 375 7587 primeraplus.com.mx TAP Interstate bus line serving Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico / Terminals, Schedules and Information
Telephone 669 982 1949
Toll Free within Mexico 01 800 001 1827 tap.com.mx Transportes Del Norte Interstate bus line serving Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico / Terminals, Schedules and Information
Telephone 669 982 7335
Toll Free within Mexico 01 800 890 9090 gruposenda.com Tufesa Interstate bus line serving Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico / Terminals, Schedules and Information
Caretera Internacional al Norte, km 1201 Telephone 669 984 2817
Toll Free within Mexico 01 800 737 8883 tufesa.com.mx
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