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Monterrey to Richardson by bus

Richardson lies 879 km (546 mi) north of Monterrey, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 16 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 1,073 km (667 mi) of road.

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MonterreyRichardson
CountryMexicoUnited States
Population1.1 million110,815
Elevation560 m (1,837 ft)195 m (640 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Monterrey)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes21913–9585875080–75085

Clocks in Richardson are 1 h ahead of Monterrey right now, so a 16 h 1 min journey lands 17 h 1 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Richardson

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 Monterrey to Richardson

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Staying in Richardson

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Common questions

How far is Richardson from Monterrey?

879 km (546 mi) in a straight line, north of Monterrey; by road roughly 1,073 km (667 mi).

How long does it take to get from Monterrey to Richardson by bus?

About 16 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Monterrey and Richardson?

Richardson is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Monterrey).

What currency do I need in Richardson?

The Dollar (USD).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.