McAllen to Iztapalapa by bus
Iztapalapa lies 766 km (476 mi) south of McAllen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h including stops, over roughly 935 km (581 mi) of road.
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| McAllen | Iztapalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 140,269 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 2,238 m (7,343 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Iztapalapa are 1 h behind McAllen right now, so a 14 h journey lands only 13 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Iztapalapa
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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Staying in Iztapalapa
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Common questions
How far is Iztapalapa from McAllen?
766 km (476 mi) in a straight line, south of McAllen; by road roughly 935 km (581 mi).
How long does it take to get from McAllen to Iztapalapa by bus?
About 14 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between McAllen and Iztapalapa?
Iztapalapa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Iztapalapa?
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.