Mexico City to Arlington by bus
Arlington lies 1,493 km (928 mi) north of Mexico City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 27 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 1,822 km (1,132 mi) of road.
| Mexico City | Arlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 12.3 million | 388,125 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Arlington are 1 h ahead of Mexico City right now, so a 27 h 2 min journey lands 28 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arlington
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Mexico City to Arlington
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Staying in Arlington
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Common questions
How far is Arlington from Mexico City?
1,493 km (928 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,822 km (1,132 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Arlington by bus?
About 27 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Arlington?
Arlington is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Arlington?
The Dollar (USD).
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.