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TonaláTepic

Tonalá to Tepic by bus

Tepic lies 198 km (123 mi) north-west of Tonalá, -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.

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TonaláTepic
CountryMexicoMexico
Population408,759332,863
Elevation1,679 m (5,509 ft)950 m (3,117 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan)
Postal codes39206–9639021961–81856

Clocks in Tepic are 1 h behind Tonalá right now, so a 3 h 48 min journey lands only 2 h 48 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book buses from Tonalá to Tepic

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Common questions

How far is Tepic from Tonalá?

198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tonalá; by road roughly 241 km (150 mi).

How long does it take to get from Tonalá to Tepic 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 Tonalá and Tepic?

Tepic is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Mexico_City).

Where these facts come from

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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.