Even if you’re not basing yourself in Xalapa, the state capital of Veracruz, the Anthropology Museum can be visited as a day trip from the city of Veracruz, with the one-way bus journey lasting about two hours.
The bus will drop you off at the main bus terminal, from which you’ll need to take a taxi or public bus to the city center. After that, you’ll need to transfer to another bus bound for the museum.
Once in the center, look for a bus that says ‘Camacho-Tesoreria’ on it. The bus from the bus terminal should drop you off right by where these buses pick people up. But with no signage, it can be a little confusing.
If you can’t figure it out, go ask someone at the tourist information kiosk set up by the main square.
Leaving the museum, simply wait at one of the bus stops along the main road and hop on a bus bound for ‘Centro.’ You’ll then need to find another bus to take you to the main terminal.