ADO bus stations in Puebla & Tlaxcala: terminal guide

Travelling by bus in Puebla & Tlaxcala

Puebla, with its tiled colonial centre and famous food, is one of the busiest bus destinations from Mexico City, and small Tlaxcala is right next door. Beyond the capitals, Tehuacán in the south and Teziutlán in the northern highlands are regional towns with their own ADO stations.

Puebla city has more than one terminal. The big CAPU handles most routes, the premium Paseo Destino in the Angelópolis area focuses on airport and executive services, and a newer southern terminal opened in 2024. Knowing which one your ticket uses avoids a costly cross-town taxi.

How ADO serves Puebla & Tlaxcala

ADO's first route, in 1939, ran from Mexico City to Veracruz via Puebla, and the Mexico City–Puebla corridor is still one of its busiest. At CAPU, ADO, ADO Platino, AU and OCC share the terminal with other lines. The premium Paseo Destino terminal handles ADO and airport-focused services to AICM and points in Mexico City. In the rest of the region, ADO and AU link Tehuacán with Puebla and Mexico City, ADO serves Teziutlán, and ADO is one of several lines at Tlaxcala's central bus station.

Puebla Central Bus Station (CAPU)

Address: Blvd. Norte 4222, 72080, Puebla
Coordinates: 19.07533, -98.20600
ADO lines: ADO, ADO GL, ADO OCC, ADO Platino, AU
Departures: about 599 ADO connections a day to 78 cities

The Central de Autobuses de Puebla opened in 1988 on Boulevard Norte and is the busiest terminal in the state. More than 20 lines, including ADO, ADO Platino, AU, OCC and Estrella Roja, run from here to Mexico City, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Chiapas, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo and further afield.

Getting there: Authorised taxis (taxis autorizados) are sold at kiosks inside the terminal at regulated prices. For a city bus, cross the footbridge over Boulevard Norte; Wikivoyage suggests route 44 towards the centre, getting off at Av. 10 Oriente and walking the last few blocks to the zócalo. Moovit is more reliable than Google Maps for Puebla's city buses.

Facilities: There are many ticket counters, an ATM, local bus stops and taxi ranks at the main entrance.

Tip: At night, buy a prepaid taxi ticket at an authorised booth rather than taking a cab outside. Keep an eye on bags on crowded city buses.

Puebla, Paseo Destino (Paseo Destino)

Address: Avenida Las Torres, 72450, Puebla
Coordinates: 19.00893, -98.24428
ADO lines: ADO, ADO GL, ADO Platino, AU
Departures: about 85 ADO connections a day to 21 cities

Paseo Destino, at Boulevard Las Torres 1923 in the Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl (Angelópolis), is a premium terminal ('terrapuerto') combined with a shopping plaza. It handles mainly executive and airport services, with ADO and Estrella Roja group brands running to Mexico City airport (AICM), several points in Mexico City, and long-distance routes such as Veracruz and Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Getting there: It sits on the south-west side of the city, towards Cholula and the Atlixcáyotl area, not near the historic centre. Authorised taxis operate from the terminal, and rideshare apps are the other easy option.

Facilities: As part of a shopping complex, it has shops and food outlets close at hand.

Tip: Paseo Destino is not CAPU. Check which terminal your ticket names and ask taxi drivers for 'Paseo Destino' by name.

Tehuacan Bus Station (Terminal ADO Tehuacán)

Address: Avenida Independencia Pte 137, 75768, Tehuacán
Coordinates: 18.46297, -97.39590
ADO lines: ADO, AU
Departures: about 108 ADO connections a day to 16 cities

Tehuacán's ADO terminal is in the city centre at Av. Independencia Poniente 137, a few blocks from the main square. ADO and AU run frequent services to Puebla, and ADO also runs to Mexico City (TAPO) and a few daily departures to Veracruz.

Getting there: The terminal is within walking distance of Parque Juárez and the centre. Local taxis are available for hotels further out.

Facilities: It is a large, clean terminal with a waiting area.

Tip: Puebla departures are frequent, so you rarely wait long. Book ahead for the fewer direct buses to Mexico City or Veracruz.

Teziutlan Bus Station (Terminal ADO Teziutlán)

Address: Allende 429, 73800, Teziutlán
Coordinates: 19.81780, -97.35830
ADO lines: ADO, AU
Departures: about 63 ADO connections a day to 17 cities

Teziutlán's ADO terminal, at Zaragoza 51 in the centre, is the largest bus station in this highland town in the Sierra Norte de Puebla. ADO runs first-class services to Puebla's CAPU, and other companies have their own terminals within a couple of blocks.

Getting there: The station is in the town centre, so most hotels are a short walk or a quick taxi ride away.

Tip: ADO has fewer departures than some second-class lines on the Puebla route, so book in advance. From Mexico City, services leave from TAPO.

Tlaxcala Central Bus Station (Central de Autobuses de Tlaxcala)

Address: Calle 1 Bis 7, 90070, Xicohtencatl
Coordinates: 19.31570, -98.24680
ADO lines: ADO
Departures: about 2 ADO connections a day to 7 cities

Tlaxcala's Terminal Central de Autobuses de Pasajeros is on Tepehitec, in La Loma Xicohténcatl. It is small and simple, with ATAH, Futura, ADO and other lines linking the state capital with Mexico City (TAPO), Puebla and nearby towns.

Getting there: Take a local taxi from the terminal to the historic centre. Once there, central Tlaxcala is compact and easy to explore on foot.

Facilities: There is a waiting room, restrooms, an ATM and ticket counters, with food vendors just outside.

Tip: From Mexico City, ATAH runs hourly from TAPO. From Puebla, frequent local buses (mainly the Verdes line) are the cheapest option, and you may need a rechargeable fare card.