Puebla to Lafayette by bus
Lafayette lies 1,390 km (864 mi) north-east of Puebla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 12 min including stops, over roughly 1,696 km (1,054 mi) of road.
| Puebla | Lafayette | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 121,374 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 70501–70598 |
Clocks in Lafayette are 1 h ahead of Puebla right now, so a 25 h 12 min journey lands 26 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lafayette
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 Puebla to Lafayette
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Staying in Lafayette
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Common questions
How far is Lafayette from Puebla?
1,390 km (864 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Puebla; by road roughly 1,696 km (1,054 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Lafayette by bus?
About 25 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Lafayette?
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.