Tepic to Tonalá by bus
Tonalá lies 198 km (123 mi) south-east of Tepic, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 241 km (150 mi) of road.
| Tepic | Tonalá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 332,863 | 408,759 |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,117 ft) | 1,679 m (5,509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21961–81856 | 39206–96390 |
Clocks in Tonalá are 1 h ahead of Tepic right now, so a 3 h 48 min journey lands 4 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Tepic to Tonalá
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Staying in Tonalá
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Tonalá. Of the 46 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (28). Guests have left 658 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tonalá from Tepic?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tepic; by road roughly 241 km (150 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tepic to Tonalá by bus?
About 3 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tepic and Tonalá?
Tonalá is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Mazatlan).
Where can I stay in Tonalá?
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Tonalá, 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.