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San Luis Potosí to Mexico City Bus Schedule

Bus from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City: Journey Information

There are 19 intercity buses per day from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City. Traveling by bus from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City usually takes around 7 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Flix Mexico bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Distance223 mi (359 km)
Shortest duration5h 50m
Cheapest priceRON 124.92
Trips per day19
Most frequent serviceFlix Mexico
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 RON 127.07 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly avg. prices

RON 323RON 259RON 194RON 129RON 65MAMJJASONDJF
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 RON 164. On the other hand, traveling on this route during July might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for July trips cost RON 250, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

Prices as travel date approaches

RON 323RON 259RON 194RON 129RON 653020100

The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 25 days in advance to save RON 32.41 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.

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 13 daily trips, Flix Mexico 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
Flix Mexico137h 26mRON 143.62
Senda Diamante76h 12mRON 188.28
Turistar16h 0mRON 327.59
  • Book Flix Mexico from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City from RON 125. There are 13 trips per day offered by Flix Mexico from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City and you can expect on average to pay for a Flix Mexico ticket to Mexico City. In San Luis Potosí City, Flix Mexico departs to Mexico City from Soriana El Paseo . In Mexico City, Flix Mexico arrives at Mexico City Buenavista (Forum) and one other station.

    An average trip on Flix Mexico from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City takes 7 hours and 26 minutes , while the fastest available Flix Mexico trip will get you to Mexico City in 5 hours and 50 minutes .

    On weekends, Flix Mexico offers 13 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 RON 168. There are 7 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 6 hours and 12 minutes , while the fastest available Senda Diamante trip will get you to Mexico City in 5 hours and 50 minutes .

    On weekends, Senda Diamante offers 7 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 RON 328. Typically there is one Turistar schedule per day 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 Central de Autobuses .

    An average trip on Turistar from San Luis Potosí City to Mexico City takes 6 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Turistar trip will get you to Mexico City in 5 hours and 50 minutes .

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

The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 223 miles from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 50 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.

Because many passengers travel from San Luis Potosí to Mexico City at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

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 19 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: Soriana El Paseo

Buses to Mexico City leave from 3 stations in San Luis Potosí City.

All bus stations in San Luis Potosí:

  • Soriana El Paseo

  • Central de Autobuses

  • San Luis Potosí Blvd San Luis

Where does the bus arrive in Mexico City?

Main arrival station: Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)

Buses arrive in Mexico City at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Mexico City:

  • Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)

  • Central de Autobuses

  • Buenavista - San Pedro Santa Clara

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