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San AntonioTepic

San Antonio to Tepic by bus

Tepic lies 1,089 km (677 mi) south-west of San Antonio, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 19 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 1,329 km (826 mi) of road.

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San AntonioTepic
CountryUnited StatesMexico
Population1.5 million332,863
Elevation202 m (663 ft)950 m (3,117 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan)
Postal codes78201–7829921961–81856

Clocks in Tepic are 2 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 19 h 48 min journey lands only 17 h 48 min 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 San Antonio to Tepic

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Staying in Tepic

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Common questions

How far is Tepic from San Antonio?

1,089 km (677 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Antonio; by road roughly 1,329 km (826 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Tepic by bus?

About 19 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between San Antonio 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

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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.