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San Luis Potosí to Mexico City Bus Schedule

Bus from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City: Journey Information

There are 18 intercity buses per day from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City. Traveling by bus from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City usually takes around 6 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Senda Diamante bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance223 mi (359 km)
Shortest duration5h 10m
Cheapest priceCZK 920.90
Trips per day18
Most frequent serviceSenda Diamante
Bus lines3

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How much is a bus ticket from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City?

Bus tickets for a trip from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City cost CZK 1,185.15 on average. Tickets cheaper than CZK 1,185.15 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly avg. prices

CZK 1,073CZK 859CZK 644CZK 429CZK 215JASONDJFMAMJ
Bus tickets from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City are at their cheapest average price in November. This time of year usually offers the best deals on bus tickets for this route, with ticket prices around CZK 816. On the other hand, traveling on this route during March might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for March trips cost CZK 1,073, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

What bus companies travel from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City?

There are 3 bus lines from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 8 daily trips, Senda Diamante usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ETN66h 38mCZK 1,416.77
Senda Diamante85h 58mCZK 966.62
Turistar46h 45mCZK 1,393.37
  • Book ETN from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City from CZK 1,374. There are 6 trips per day offered by ETN from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City and you can expect on average to pay for a ETN ticket to Mexico City. In San Luis Potosí City, ETN departs to Mexico City from San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis . In Mexico City, ETN arrives at Central de Autobuses and 3 other stations.

    An average trip on ETN from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City takes 6 hours and 38 minutes , while the fastest available ETN trip will get you to Mexico City in 5 hours and 10 minutes .

    On weekends, ETN offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Mexico City.

  • Book Senda Diamante from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City from CZK 921. There are 8 trips per day offered by Senda Diamante from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City and you can expect on average to pay for a Senda Diamante ticket to Mexico City. In San Luis Potosí City, Senda Diamante departs to Mexico City from Central de Autobuses . In Mexico City, Senda Diamante arrives at Central de Autobuses .

    An average trip on Senda Diamante from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City takes 5 hours and 58 minutes , while the fastest available Senda Diamante trip will get you to Mexico City in 5 hours and 10 minutes .

    On weekends, Senda Diamante offers 9 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Mexico City.

  • Book Turistar from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City from CZK 1,374. There are 4 trips per day offered by Turistar from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City and you can expect on average to pay for a Turistar ticket to Mexico City. In San Luis Potosí City, Turistar departs to Mexico City from San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis . In Mexico City, Turistar arrives at Mexico City Taxqueña South Bus Station and one other station.

    An average trip on Turistar from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City takes 6 hours and 45 minutes , while the fastest available Turistar trip will get you to Mexico City in 5 hours and 10 minutes .

    On weekends, Turistar offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Mexico City.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 223 miles from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 10 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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Mexico City at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 18 scheduled buses that travel from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City without transferring.

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 San Luis Potosí?

Main departure station: San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis

San Luis Potosí City has two bus stations with service to Mexico City.

All bus stations in San Luis Potosí:

  • San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis

  • Central de Autobuses

Where does the bus arrive in Mexico City?

Main arrival 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 Airport Camino Real

  • Mexico City Poniente Bus Station

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