Tepic to Puebla by bus
Puebla lies 749 km (465 mi) east of Tepic, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 914 km (568 mi) of road.
| Tepic | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 332,863 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,117 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21961–81856 | 15020–96670 |
Clocks in Puebla are 1 h ahead of Tepic right now, so a 13 h 41 min journey lands 14 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Tepic to Puebla
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Tepic?
749 km (465 mi) in a straight line, east of Tepic; by road roughly 914 km (568 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tepic to Puebla by bus?
About 13 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tepic and Puebla?
Puebla is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Mazatlan).
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, bookable on this site.
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.