Houston to Cuauhtémoc by bus
Cuauhtémoc lies 1,209 km (751 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 1,475 km (917 mi) of road.
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| Houston | Cuauhtémoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 531,831 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 2,237 m (7,339 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 06500–99119 |
Clocks in Cuauhtémoc are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 21 h 57 min journey lands only 20 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cuauhtémoc
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 Houston to Cuauhtémoc
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Staying in Cuauhtémoc
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Cuauhtemoc. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (10). Guests have left 580 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cuauhtémoc from Houston?
1,209 km (751 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,475 km (917 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Cuauhtémoc by bus?
About 21 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Cuauhtémoc?
Cuauhtémoc is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Cuauhtémoc?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Cuauhtémoc?
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Cuauhtemoc, 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 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.