Tepic to Zapopan by bus
Zapopan lies 179 km (111 mi) south-east of Tepic, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 218 km (136 mi) of road.
| Tepic | Zapopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 332,863 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,117 ft) | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21961–81856 | 30812–63533 |
Clocks in Zapopan are 1 h ahead of Tepic right now, so a 3 h 28 min journey lands 4 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Tepic to Zapopan
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Staying in Zapopan
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16). Guests have left 2,556 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zapopan from Tepic?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tepic; by road roughly 218 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tepic to Zapopan by bus?
About 3 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tepic and Zapopan?
Zapopan is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Mazatlan).
Where can I stay in Zapopan?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.