Houston to San Cristóbal de las Casas by bus
San Cristóbal de las Casas lies 1,476 km (917 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 43 min including stops, over roughly 1,800 km (1,119 mi) of road.
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| Houston | San Cristóbal de las Casas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 215,874 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 2,183 m (7,162 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
Clocks in San Cristóbal de las Casas are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 26 h 43 min journey lands only 25 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Cristóbal de las Casas
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.
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Common questions
How far is San Cristóbal de las Casas from Houston?
1,476 km (917 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,800 km (1,119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to San Cristóbal de las Casas by bus?
About 26 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and San Cristóbal de las Casas?
San Cristóbal de las Casas is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in San Cristóbal de las Casas?
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.