How long does it take from Observatorio to San Joaquín by metro?

The journey from Observatorio to San Joaquín takes approximately 21 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 7.55 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Observatorio to San Joaquín?

The token fare from Observatorio to San Joaquín 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 Observatorio for San Joaquín?

At Observatorio, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Observatorio. Look for the electronic board showing "Observatorio".

What is the last train from Observatorio to San Joaquín?

The last train from Observatorio towards Observatorio departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from San Joaquín back towards Observatorio departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Observatorio to San Joaquín?

There are 5 stops between Observatorio and San Joaquín on the Línea 1. The stations are: Observatorio, Tacubaya.

Observatorio To San Joaquín

ShortestShortest Route

Observatorio

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

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

Tacubaya

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.45 km

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

interchange Tacubaya — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 7 ·Platform 3 Towards El Rosario

+5 min

Tacubaya

pink interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 7Towards El Rosario

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

Constituyentes

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Auditorio

+6.54 min

3.26 min · 1.52 km

Polanco

+9.82 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

San Joaquín

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.1 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

7.55 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Observatorio	05:00	00:00	Towards Observatorio
San Joaquín	05:00	23:00	Towards Observatorio

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

1.02 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.47 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~30 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$56

Auto

MX$120

Cab

MX$216

Estimates for 7.55 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

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Departure station

Observatorio

underground

Observatorio, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Observatorio exit 1· Observatorio area♿

Observatorio exit 2· Observatorio area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

San Joaquín

underground

San Joaquín, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines