Ecatepec de Morelos to Laredo by bus
Laredo lies 880 km (547 mi) north of Ecatepec de Morelos, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 1,073 km (667 mi) of road.
| Ecatepec de Morelos | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Laredo are 1 h ahead of Ecatepec de Morelos right now, so a 16 h 2 min journey lands 17 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Laredo
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from Ecatepec de Morelos?
880 km (547 mi) in a straight line, north of Ecatepec de Morelos; by road roughly 1,073 km (667 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ecatepec de Morelos to Laredo by bus?
About 16 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ecatepec de Morelos and Laredo?
Laredo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Laredo?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.