Can I buy tickets for the ADO bus online, without a Mexican payment card?
I saw somewhere that you can only buy tickets for the ADO Bus if you have a Mexican credit card. I did the full simulation and, apparently, they even accept Paypal, which in principle, should accept any major credit card I didn't pay yet as I am not sure of the travel dates yet, so I can't tell for sure.
Does someone have experience with this? Can one buy an ADO bus ticket online without a Mexican payment card?
Best Answer
I experienced this when travelling in Mexico a year and a half ago. ADO's site simply will fail at processing non-Mexican payments. They are far from the only Mexican website that is very cautious with this: there is a very high rate of payment fraud in Mexico. I've even had my card blocked trying to book flights on Mexican airlines' sites for travel from the States and Canada.
Luckily, I happen to work at Busbud and we've since been able partner up with ADO to offer many routes and accept international cards (and charge your card in your home currency if you prefer).
If we don't offer the route(s) you're trying to book let us know and we'll see what we can do.
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How do I pay the ADO bus?
ADO bus stations usually accept cards, including foreign cards, and always accept cash (Mexican pesos only). Once you make your purchase, they will give you a long receipt which is also your ticket.How do I book a bus ticket in Mexico?
Find your bus ticket Welcome to ClickBus.com.mx, a platform to book your bus tickets online and travel anywhere in Mexico; select your departure point, destination, travel date, and bus line; click on book it and start preparing for your trip.Does ADO bus take credit cards?
ADO normally accepts credit cards at all locations.Do you need to print ADO bus tickets?
You have to print this PDF \u2014 without a paper copy of it, you will not be allowed to board. If you don't have access to a printer, you can reserve buses/seats (and pay at the terminal) by using the ADO mobile app and choosing the option to pay at the terminal.How to ride ADO bus CANCUN airport to TULUM!
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