San Antonio to Ciudad Madero by bus
Ciudad Madero lies 801 km (498 mi) south of San Antonio, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 977 km (607 mi) of road.
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| San Antonio | Ciudad Madero | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 197,216 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
Clocks in Ciudad Madero are 1 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 14 h 37 min journey lands only 13 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Madero
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.
Where to book buses from San Antonio to Ciudad Madero
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Staying in Ciudad Madero
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Madero from San Antonio?
801 km (498 mi) in a straight line, south of San Antonio; by road roughly 977 km (607 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Ciudad Madero by bus?
About 14 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Ciudad Madero?
Ciudad Madero is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ciudad Madero?
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.