How to Ride the ADO bus in Southern Mexico
by Fausto Chavez ADO is the main bus company that services southern Mexico, serving the areas east and south of Mexico City. Many bus stations are called ADO stations though ADO is not the only bus carrier you'll find, it’s the most prevalent. ADO also owns OCC and many buses and stations have the OCC label, though operated by the same company. The ADO system is an efficient, affordable and safe way to travel and explore the far south reaches of Mexico, from CDMX all the way to Yucatan. Tip: ADO stands for Autobuses del Oriente, and is pronounced “ah-deh-oh” in Spanish. Cancun as Point of Entry / Exit The popular resort city of Cancun can serve as a convenient point of entry and exit to Southern Mexico. Cancun gets a lot of flights, so it’s not hard to catch a flight that suits your needs, and those planes are flying at all times. There are many connecting flights to Mexico City, which serves as another hub to where you are going next. At the Cancun airport, there are ADO bu...