Houston to Ixtapaluca by bus
Ixtapaluca lies 1,215 km (755 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,482 km (921 mi) of road.
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| Houston | Ixtapaluca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 322,271 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 2,253 m (7,392 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Ixtapaluca are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 22 h 3 min journey lands only 21 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ixtapaluca
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.
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Staying in Ixtapaluca
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Common questions
How far is Ixtapaluca from Houston?
1,215 km (755 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,482 km (921 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Ixtapaluca by bus?
About 22 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Ixtapaluca?
Ixtapaluca is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ixtapaluca?
The Peso (MXN).
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.