Houston to Tepic by bus
Tepic lies 1,324 km (823 mi) south-west of Houston, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h including stops, over roughly 1,615 km (1,004 mi) of road.
| Houston | Tepic | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 332,863 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 950 m (3,117 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 21961–81856 |
Clocks in Tepic are 2 h behind Houston right now, so a 24 h journey lands only 22 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tepic
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 Tepic
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Staying in Tepic
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Common questions
How far is Tepic from Houston?
1,324 km (823 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston; by road roughly 1,615 km (1,004 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tepic by bus?
About 24 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Tepic?
Tepic is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Tepic?
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 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.