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Mexico CityEl Progreso

Mexico City to El Progreso by bus

El Progreso lies 1,282 km (797 mi) east of Mexico City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 23 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 1,564 km (972 mi) of road.

Mexico CityEl Progreso

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Mexico CityEl Progreso
CountryMexicoHonduras
Population12.3 million100,810
Elevation2,240 m (7,349 ft)48 m (157 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa)

What changes when you arrive in El Progreso

Crossing from Mexico into Honduras: money changes from the Peso to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.

Where to book buses from Mexico City to El Progreso

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Staying in El Progreso

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Common questions

How far is El Progreso from Mexico City?

1,282 km (797 mi) in a straight line, east of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,564 km (972 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mexico City to El Progreso by bus?

About 23 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mexico City and El Progreso?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in El Progreso?

The Lempira (HNL).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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  • 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.