Metairie to Iztapalapa by bus
Iztapalapa lies 1,484 km (922 mi) south-west of Metairie, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 53 min including stops, over roughly 1,811 km (1,125 mi) of road.
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| Metairie | Iztapalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 138,481 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 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 Metairie right now, so a 26 h 53 min journey lands only 25 h 53 min 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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Common questions
How far is Iztapalapa from Metairie?
1,484 km (922 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Metairie; by road roughly 1,811 km (1,125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Metairie to Iztapalapa by bus?
About 26 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Metairie 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.