Waco to Mexico City by bus
Mexico City lies 1,362 km (846 mi) south of Waco, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 1,662 km (1,033 mi) of road.
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| Waco | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 132,356 | 12.3 million |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Mexico City are 1 h behind Waco right now, so a 24 h 41 min journey lands only 23 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mexico City
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 Waco to Mexico City
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Staying in Mexico City
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 842 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (461), and 95 are five-star. Across 704 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 456,663 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexico City from Waco?
1,362 km (846 mi) in a straight line, south of Waco; by road roughly 1,662 km (1,033 mi).
How long does it take to get from Waco to Mexico City by bus?
About 24 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Waco and Mexico City?
Mexico City is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Mexico City?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Mexico City?
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.