Houston to Chetumal by bus
Chetumal lies 1,440 km (895 mi) south-east of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 1,757 km (1,092 mi) of road.
| Houston | Chetumal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 169,028 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
What changes when you arrive in Chetumal
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 Houston to Chetumal
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Staying in Chetumal
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Common questions
How far is Chetumal from Houston?
1,440 km (895 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Houston; by road roughly 1,757 km (1,092 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Chetumal by bus?
About 26 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Chetumal?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chetumal?
The Peso (MXN).
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 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.