Mexico City to Waco by bus
Waco lies 1,362 km (846 mi) north of Mexico City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 1,662 km (1,033 mi) of road.
| Mexico City | Waco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 12.3 million | 132,356 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Waco are 1 h ahead of Mexico City right now, so a 24 h 41 min journey lands 25 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Waco
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Mexico City to Waco
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Staying in Waco
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Common questions
How far is Waco from Mexico City?
1,362 km (846 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,662 km (1,033 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Waco by bus?
About 24 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Waco?
Waco is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Waco?
The Dollar (USD).
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.