How long does it take from Merced to Tacuba by metro?

The journey from Merced to Tacuba takes approximately 38 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 15.84 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Merced to Tacuba?

The token fare from Merced to Tacuba is MX$5. With a smart card the fare is MX$5 (save MX$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's MX$5.

Which platform at Merced for Tacuba?

At Merced, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Observatorio. Look for the electronic board showing "Observatorio".

What is the last train from Merced to Tacuba?

The last train from Merced towards Observatorio departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tacuba back towards Merced departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Merced to Tacuba?

There are 9 stops between Merced and Tacuba on the Línea 1. The stations are: Merced, Pino Suárez.

Merced To Tacuba

ShortestShortest Route

Merced

Platform 2·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Pino Suárez

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.44 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Pino Suárez — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 2 ·Platform 3 Towards Cuatro Caminos

+5 min

Pino Suárez

pink interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 2Towards Cuatro Caminos

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Zócalo

+3.77 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Allende

+7.54 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

San Cosme

+22.62 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Normal

+26.39 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Tacuba

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.4 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

15.84 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Merced	05:00	23:00	Towards Observatorio
Tacuba	05:00	00:00	Towards Merced

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

MX$5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

MX$5

Save MX$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

MX$5

Save MX$0 per ride

Use your Mexico City Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.14 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.98 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$106

Auto

MX$220

Cab

MX$398

Estimates for 15.84 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Merced

underground

Merced, Mexico City, Mexico

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Tacuba

underground

Tacuba, Mexico City, Mexico

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Tacuba exit 1· Tacuba area♿

Tacuba exit 2· Tacuba area♿

Tacuba exit 3· Tacuba area♿

Tacuba exit 4· Tacuba area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access