Santa Ana to Puebla by bus
Puebla lies 1,080 km (671 mi) north-west of Santa Ana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 1,317 km (819 mi) of road.
| Santa Ana | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Mexico |
| Population | 176,661 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 645 m (2,116 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
What changes when you arrive in Puebla
Crossing from El Salvador 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 Santa Ana to Puebla
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Santa Ana?
1,080 km (671 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Ana; by road roughly 1,317 km (819 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Puebla by bus?
About 19 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Ana and Puebla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puebla?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, bookable on this site.
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.