Houston to Uruapan by bus
Uruapan lies 1,334 km (829 mi) south-west of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 1,628 km (1,011 mi) of road.
| Houston | Uruapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 299,523 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 1,647 m (5,404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 22795–35266 |
Clocks in Uruapan are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 24 h 11 min journey lands only 23 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uruapan
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 Uruapan
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Staying in Uruapan
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Common questions
How far is Uruapan from Houston?
1,334 km (829 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston; by road roughly 1,628 km (1,011 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Uruapan by bus?
About 24 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Uruapan?
Uruapan is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Uruapan?
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.