Mexico City to McAllen by bus
McAllen lies 759 km (472 mi) north of Mexico City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 52 min including stops, over roughly 926 km (575 mi) of road.
| Mexico City | McAllen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 12.3 million | 140,269 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in McAllen are 1 h ahead of Mexico City right now, so a 13 h 52 min journey lands 14 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in McAllen
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 McAllen
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Staying in McAllen
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Common questions
How far is McAllen from Mexico City?
759 km (472 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexico City; by road roughly 926 km (575 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to McAllen by bus?
About 13 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and McAllen?
McAllen is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in McAllen?
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.