Politics · Mexico · 2 hrs ago
New fares on Mexico City-AIFA train draw complaints from passengers
The Felipe Ángeles train links Buenavista in Mexico City with AIFA, the Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
On October 10, it ended promotional fares and introduced new prices based on travel distance.
Regular trips now cost 11.50, 26.50 or 40 pesos, while the full trip to AIFA costs 110 pesos one way.
Some passengers say the higher fares will add to their daily travel costs, with one estimating an extra 100 pesos a week.
Others say the train remains cheaper than a taxi and can save time compared with travelling by bus.
The full journey to the airport takes about 50 minutes, and passengers must use a Mobility Integrated Card to enter and exit.
The Tren Felipe Ángeles, which links Buenavista with Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), introduced new distance-based fares on October 10.
A one-way trip between Buenavista and the airport now costs 110 pesos, while regular fares range from 11.50 to 40 pesos.
Some passengers complained that the increases made their regular journeys more expensive.
One passenger estimated the fare change would add 100 pesos to his weekly costs.
Other riders said the train remained cheaper or faster than alternatives such as taxis and buses.
- Who
- Passengers using the Tren Felipe Ángeles, which connects Buenavista and AIFA.
- What
- New distance-based fares have prompted complaints from some riders. A one-way trip between Buenavista and AIFA costs 110 pesos.
- When
- The new fares took effect on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The train runs between Buenavista and AIFA in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.
- Why
- The promotional fares ended and a new fare scheme based on travel distance took effect.
Passengers concerned about the fare increases
Passengers who consider the train affordable or worthwhile
Effect on regular travel
Passengers concerned about the fare increases
Some riders said the increase would strain their budgets; one estimated it would add 100 pesos a week.
Passengers who consider the train affordable or worthwhile
Dulce Cruz said her 26.50-peso fare each way remained cheaper than a taxi costing 80 to 90 pesos.
Value of the service
Passengers concerned about the fare increases
Rocío Osoria said she had expected the airport fare to be lower than 110 pesos.
Passengers who consider the train affordable or worthwhile
Dulce Cruz said the train saved time compared with taking a bus.
The new distance-based fares took effect after the promotional fare period ended.
Milenio and El Universal reported on the new fares and passenger reactions.
- Full Buenavista–AIFA fare
- 110 pesos one way
- Regular fare range
- 11.50 to 40 pesos
- Lowest fare distance
- Up to 12.8 kilometres
- Middle fare distance
- 12.9 to 25.5 kilometres
- Highest regular fare distance
- 25.6 to 37.6 kilometres
- Saúl's estimated additional weekly cost
- 100 pesos
What people are saying
Yo esperaba que subieran lo justo, pero no el doble
Sí afectó el incremento, son 20 pesos más al día, son 100 pesos a la semana más de lo que estaba gastando
Sí afecta el incremento, pensamos que iba a ser un poco más económico. Yo creo que, por ejemplo, al aeropuerto cobran 120 pesos; la promoción era de 45. Yo pensé que máximo iba a llegar a 70 pesos o algo así
El tren cobra 26.50, serían 53 pesos de ida y vuelta, entonces sigue siendo más accesible
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