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Mexico City to San Luis Potosí Bus Schedule
Bus from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí: Journey Information
There are 20 intercity buses per day from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí. Traveling by bus from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí usually takes around 6 hours and 19 minutes, but the fastest Senda Diamante bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 21 minutes.
| Distance | 223 mi (359 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 21m |
| Cheapest price | NOK 255.42 |
| Trips per day | 20 |
| Most frequent service | ETN |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí
- ETN: 14 daily buses from NOK 695
- Senda Diamante: 5 daily buses from NOK 255
- Turistar: 2 daily buses from NOK 695
What bus companies travel from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí?
There are 3 bus lines from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 14 daily trips, ETN usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETN | 14 | 6h 22m | NOK 707.73 |
| Senda Diamante | 5 | 6h 6m | NOK 347.58 |
| Turistar | 2 | 6h 27m | NOK 706.19 |
Book ETN from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí City from NOK 695. There are 14 trips per day offered by ETN from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí and you can expect on average to pay for a ETN ticket to San Luis Potosí City. In Mexico City, ETN departs to San Luis Potosí City from Central de Autobuses and 2 other stations. In San Luis Potosí City, ETN arrives at San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis .
An average trip on ETN from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí City takes 6 hours and 22 minutes , while the fastest available ETN trip will get you to San Luis Potosí City in 5 hours and 21 minutes .
On weekends, ETN offers 13 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Luis Potosí City.
Book Senda Diamante from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí City from NOK 255. There are 5 trips per day offered by Senda Diamante from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí and you can expect on average to pay for a Senda Diamante ticket to San Luis Potosí City. In Mexico City, Senda Diamante departs to San Luis Potosí City from Central de Autobuses . In San Luis Potosí City, Senda Diamante arrives at Central de Autobuses .
An average trip on Senda Diamante from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí City takes 6 hours and 6 minutes , while the fastest available Senda Diamante trip will get you to San Luis Potosí City in 5 hours and 21 minutes .
On weekends, Senda Diamante offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Luis Potosí City.
Book Turistar from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí City from NOK 695. There are 2 trips per day offered by Turistar from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí and you can expect on average to pay for a Turistar ticket to San Luis Potosí City. In Mexico City, Turistar departs to San Luis Potosí City from Mexico City Taxqueña South Bus Station and one other station. In San Luis Potosí City, Turistar arrives at San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis .
An average trip on Turistar from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí City takes 6 hours and 27 minutes , while the fastest available Turistar trip will get you to San Luis Potosí City in 5 hours and 21 minutes .
On weekends, Turistar offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Luis Potosí City.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 19 minutes to cover the 223 miles from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 21 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in San Luis Potosí. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the most vibrant and liveliest cities in the world, making it an exciting destination for all travelers. One of the must-see attractions in the city is the famous Museo Nacional de Antropología, which features an extensive collection from the city’s pre-Columbian era. Its star attraction is the famous Aztec Calendar Stone, also known as Piedra del Sol. For those who enjoy exploring the city’s amazing cultural life, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is a must-see destination. The art deco-style palace hosts some of the grandest cultural events around, including concerts, operas, etc. Another unique destination to check out is Teotihuacán, a world heritage site that contains some of the largest pre-Columbian pyramids in Mexico.
Mexico City’s food scene is so vast that it can be quite hard to fully explore in just a few days. Some notable foodie destinations include Pujol, Contramar, and Quintonil. If you want to grab one of those famous Mexican churros, head over to Churreria El Moro.
Mexico City’s four major bus stations are North, South, Observatorio, and TAPO. Some intercity buses leave directly from the Mexico City International Airport, which is located just about 7 miles east of the city center.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Mexico City?
Main departure station: Central de Autobuses
The bus station on Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas is a curbside stop where intercity and local buses connect to the Lázaro Cárdenas metro station. The metro station is located on Line 9 of the local metro system and includes all the basic amenities of a public station: public restrooms, ATMs, and a waiting area with roofs. The aboveground bus station is at the intersection of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas and Eje 3 in Mexico City. The intersection has a supermarket, and the surrounding blocks are home to many eateries and retail stores.
All bus stations in Mexico City:
Central de Autobuses
Mexico City Taxqueña South Bus Station
Mexico City Poniente Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in San Luis Potosí?
Main arrival station: San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Luis Potosí City.
All bus stations in San Luis Potosí:
San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis
Central de Autobuses
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