Driving from San José to Tuxtla
Tuxtla lies 1,236 km (768 mi) north-west of San José, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,508 km (937 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| San José | Tuxtla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Costa Rica | Mexico |
| Population | 335,007 | 604,147 |
| Elevation | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Costa_Rica) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Postal codes | 20102–40602 | 73440 |
What changes when you arrive in Tuxtla
Crossing from Costa Rica into Mexico: money changes from the Colon to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from San José to Tuxtla
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Staying in Tuxtla
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Common questions
How far is Tuxtla from San José?
1,236 km (768 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San José; by road roughly 1,508 km (937 mi).
How long does it take to get from San José to Tuxtla by car?
About 18 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San José and Tuxtla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tuxtla?
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.