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ZapopanCelaya

Zapopan to Celaya by bus

Celaya lies 269 km (167 mi) east of Zapopan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 5 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 328 km (204 mi) of road.

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ZapopanCelaya
CountryMexicoMexico
Population1.5 million340,387
Elevation1,565 m (5,135 ft)1,766 m (5,794 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)
Postal codes30812–6353341875–82532

Where to book buses from Zapopan to Celaya

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Staying in Celaya

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Common questions

How far is Celaya from Zapopan?

269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, east of Zapopan; by road roughly 328 km (204 mi).

How long does it take to get from Zapopan to Celaya by bus?

About 5 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Zapopan and Celaya?

No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.

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.