Iztapalapa to Jalapa by bus
Jalapa lies 1,098 km (682 mi) south-east of Iztapalapa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 1,339 km (832 mi) of road.
| Iztapalapa | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.8 million | 159,840 |
| Elevation | 2,238 m (7,343 ft) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Jalapa
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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Staying in Jalapa
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Common questions
How far is Jalapa from Iztapalapa?
1,098 km (682 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Iztapalapa; by road roughly 1,339 km (832 mi).
How long does it take to get from Iztapalapa to Jalapa by bus?
About 19 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iztapalapa and Jalapa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Jalapa?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.