El Paso to Chihuahua by bus
Chihuahua lies 349 km (217 mi) south of El Paso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 426 km (265 mi) of road.
| El Paso | Chihuahua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 678,815 | 925,762 |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 21700–99570 |
What changes when you arrive in Chihuahua
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from El Paso to Chihuahua
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Staying in Chihuahua
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua. Of the 73 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 17,126 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Chihuahua
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Common questions
How far is Chihuahua from El Paso?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, south of El Paso; by road roughly 426 km (265 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Paso to Chihuahua by bus?
About 6 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and Chihuahua?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chihuahua?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Chihuahua?
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.